1.0 Introductory Issues |
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1.1 Discuss the controversies involved in the definition and diagnosis of development-related disorders. |
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2.0 Mental Retardation |
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2.1 Identify the characteristics of mental retardation and the behavioral competencies associated with the different levels of retardation. |
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2.2 Describe the causes of mental retardation, including the genetic and environmental factors, and prevention programs. |
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2.3 Discuss the treatments and interventions best suited for people with mental retardation. |
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3.0 Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
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3.1 Identify the types and characteristics of pervasive developmental disorders, including Rett's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger's disorder. |
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3.2 Describe the characteristics of autistic disorder and those of its subtype, autistic savant syndrome. |
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3.3 Summarize current explanations of autistic disorder, psychopharmacological and behavioral treatments of autistic disorder, and the controversies associated with aversive treatment techniques. |
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4.0 Learning, Communication, and Motor Skills Disorders |
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4.1 Identify the characteristics of learning disorders. |
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4.2 Indicate the diagnostic features of communication disorders. |
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4.3 Describe the symptoms of motor skills disorders. |
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4.4 Summarize current theories and treatments of learning, communication, and motor skills disorders. |
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5.0 Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders |
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5.1 Identify the characteristics of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. |
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5.2 Describe the symptoms of conduct disorder. |
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5.3 Indicate the diagnostic features of oppositional-defiant disorder. |
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5.4 Discuss the theories and treatments of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders. |
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6.0 Separation Anxiety Disorders |
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6.1 Indicate the symptoms of separation anxiety disorder. |
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6.2 Evaluate the theories and treatment of separation anxiety disorder. |
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7.0 Other Disorders that Originate in Childhood |
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7.1 Describe the features of childhood eating disorders. |
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7.2 Indicate the nature of tic disorders. |
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7.3 Summarize the characteristics of elimination disorders. |
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7.4 Identify the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder. |
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7.5 Describe the diagnostic criteria for stereotypic movement disorder. |
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7.6 Indicate the features of selective mutism. |
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8.0 Development-Related Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective |
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9.0 Chapter Boxes |
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9.1 Discuss the social and interpersonal challenges confronting individuals with Asperger's Disorder. |
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9.2 Discuss aspects of the case of Edward Hallowell. |
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9.3 Identify advances in the treatment of ADHD. |