Section outline

  • Video-taped Lecture

    Topic: The Diagnostic Assessment of Children.

    -Taking a developmental history.

    -Understanding the role of temperament and the importance of a sleep history.

    -Culturally attuned assessment of children.

    -Framework for the systematic assessment and engagement with a child.

     Structured Interviews vs. Unstructured Interviews.

    -Problem behaviors and psychopathology from a developmental perspective.

    -Use of behavior scales and psychological testing.

                  Supporting Reading:

    -Bromfield, Chapters 1 & 2.

    -Luginbuehl, M., and Kohler, W.C. (2009) "Screening and Evaluation of Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents". Child Adol Psychiatr Clin N Am. Oct, 18(4):825-38

    -Thomas, A., Chess. S., Birch, H.G. (1969) Temperamental and Behavioral Disorders in Children.  Chapters 1 and 2.