ADHD and Autistic Spectrum

Catalog description

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders that present in child and adolescent developmental psychology settings. This course evaluates theory and research for ADHD and ASD. In this course, students will examine, separately, various diagnostic approaches as well as the origins and interventions related to ADHD and ASD. In addition, students will learn about the combined effects of ADHD and ASD.