Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies Course Outline Course # & Title: PSY 586 Diagnosis and Treatment of Child & Adolescent Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3 Location/Section: Jacksonville/JX2 Dates: January 29, 30, 31, 2010 February 19, 20, 21, 2010 Instructor: Albert Inclan, PhD, LMHC (904) 745 3070 ext 303 E-mail address: [email protected] Class Meeting Times: Fridays: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Required Text: Dumas, J. E. & Nielsen, W. J. (2003) Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, ISBN: 0-205-32205-0. Suggested Text: American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th Ed.), Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association Press. ISBN: 0-89042-025-4 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the specific disorders and problematic psychological states manifested during childhood and adolescence. It will also provide an overview of currently used interventions with psychologically troubled youths. Course Objectives: Successful participation in this course will be demonstrated by the following: • Recognize and classify childhood psychopathology within the DSM-IV-R diagnostic system,• Understand the primary etiological factors and theoretical models proposed for the major psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents, • Knowledge of ethical treatment approaches for each disorder, • Knowledge of the basic psychotropic medications used in the major disorders for the purpose of making appropriate referrals and monitoring side effects, • Be able to describe how each major psychiatric disorder will present on the mental status examination. • Understand the impact of trauma causing events such as crisis and disasters, as well as the operation of emergency, management systems within the clinical mental health community. Calendar of Assignments: Fri., Jan. 29 Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology Chapter 1 Sat., Jan. 30 Theoretical Perspectives & Research Methods Chapter 2 Sat., Jan. 30 Mental Retardation Chapter 3 Sat., Jan. 30 Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders Chapter 4 Sun., Jan. 31 Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia Chapter 5 Sun., Jan. 31 Learning Disorders Chapter 6 Sun., Jan. 31 MIDTERM EXAM Fri., Feb. 19 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 7 Fri., Feb. 19 Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders Chapter 8 Sat., Feb.20 Mood Disorders Chapter 9 Sat., Feb.20 Anxiety Disorders Chapter 10Sat., Feb.20 Eating Disorders Chapter 11 Sat., Feb.20 PRESENTATIONS Sun., Feb. 21 Child Abuse and Neglect Chapter 12 Sun., Feb.21 Health-Related Disorders Chapter 13 Sun., Feb. 21 FINAL EXAM Sun., Feb. 21 ALL WRITTEN WORK DUE Description of Written Assignments: Exams: There will be two essay exams equally weighed. One will be given at Midterm and the other is a Final Exam. Exams will include material covered in lectures, assigned (required) readings and class discussions. Class Presentation: On the first night of class each student will choose one of the diagnoses from the textbook to present the class the following weekend. Class presentations should be presented on the assigned date (Sat., Feb. 20). The presentation should be based on information other than what is in the textbook and can include research done on the disorder, newer treatment approaches, etc. This presentation should be at least 12 to 15 minutes, and should allow for classroom discussion afterwards. Following the presentation, a two-page, typed, double-spaced summary of the presentation will be submitted. Professional Behavior: Students are reminded for the need for professional behavior and responsibility in and out of the classroom (see the Master’s Programs Handbook, evaluation of students). This includes but is not limited to issues such as attendance, being on time, cell phones in the classroom, appropriate behavior toward peers, etc.Grading Criteria: MIDTERM EXAM ……………………………………………………...40 FINAL EXAM … …………………………………………………40 PRESENTATION ……………………………………………………….20 TOTAL GRADE ……………………………………………………….100 Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 B 89 – 80 C 70 – 79 F 0 – 69 Bibliography: Jongsma, A. E., Peterson L.M., McInnis, W. P. (1996). The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Treatment Planner. New York: John Wiley & Sons ISBN-10: 0471156477. Kaplan, H. I. & Sadock, B. J. (1985). Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry IV (4th Ed.) Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. Mash, E. J., & Barkley, R. A. (Eds.) (2003). Child Psychopathology (2nd Ed.) New York: The Guilford Press. Morris, R. J. & Kratochwill, T. R. (Eds.) (1998). The Practice of Child Therapy. (3rd. Ed.) Boston: Allyn & Bacon. ISBN 0-205-16818-3. Orton, G. L. (1997). Strategies for Counseling with Children and Their Parents. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. ISBN 0-534-23280-9. Patterson, G. R. (1976). Living with Children: New Methods for Parents and Teachers. (Revised Ed.). Champaign, Ill.: Research Press. ISBN 0-87822-130-1. Prout, H. T. & Brown D. T. (Eds.) (1999). Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents: Theory and Practice for School and Clinical Settings (3rd Ed.). New York: John Wiley &