Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. Enhancement of skills in identifying typical from atypical development and behaviors in infants and children; opportunity to participate with the faculty in the assessment and diagnosis of children presenting with developmental delays and/or behavioral problems; wide spectrum of developmental disabilities, including Autism, Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Language Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities (formerly mental retardation), genetic syndromes, behavioral health disorders like anxiety and depression, among others; familiarization with the role of medications in children with disabilities; assignment of key reading material as part of independent study.