Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics I

Catalog description

Part one of a two-sequence course addressing infant through adolescent development; therapeutic interventions; and assessments and interventions for disorders such as Autism, Aspergers, and Nonverbal Learning Disorders. Specific health conditions in early childhood through adolescence e.g., immunological disorders, renal disorders, traumatic brain injury, etc., will be addressed. Students will also learn about consultation (i.e., day-care and home-based), advocacy, and health care policy.