PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND CHILD PSYCHIATRY
 
Lectured in 2de jaar Orthopedagogie
Theory [A] 42.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 166
Studypoints [E] 6
Lecturer Monique PIETERS
Co-lecturers  
Reference SGORTH02A00094
 
Key words
Psychopathology and child psychiatry

Objectives
To gain knowledge and insights in the diagnostic criteria, the subtypes, specific culture, age and gender features, prevalence, causes, familial patterns and treatment programs.
It is the intension to accomodate the student with observation, assesment- and reporting procedures.
He wil be able to participate in the development of a day-care type programme in co-orporation with a interdiciplinary team.


Prerequisites
Psychology


Topics
The following psychiatric disorders accure frequently in
the ambulantory and residential care in special education setting:
- disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence: Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorde, Relational Problems: parent-child, problems related to abuse or neglect; Eating, Disorder and Borderline
- disorders usually diagnosed in adulthood: Mood, Anxiety, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- demonstrations


Materials used
- teacher's course
- school library materials

Study guidance


Assessment
Scoring system: written examination


Study costs


Lecturer(s)
Monique PIETERS

Language
Dutch