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1.0 Introductory Issues

1.1 Discuss the controversies involved in the definition and diagnosis of development-related disorders.

2.0 Mental Retardation

2.1 Identify the characteristics of mental retardation and the behavioral competencies associated with the different levels of retardation.

2.2 Describe the causes of mental retardation, including the genetic and environmental factors, and prevention programs.

2.3 Discuss the treatments and interventions best suited for people with mental retardation.

3.0 Pervasive Developmental Disorders

3.1 Identify the types and characteristics of pervasive developmental disorders, including Rett's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger's disorder.

3.2 Describe the characteristics of autistic disorder and those of its subtype, autistic savant syndrome.

3.3 Summarize current explanations of autistic disorder, psychopharmacological and behavioral treatments of autistic disorder, and the controversies associated with aversive treatment techniques.

4.0 Learning, Communication, and Motor Skills Disorders

4.1 Identify the characteristics of learning disorders.

4.2 Indicate the diagnostic features of communication disorders.

4.3 Describe the symptoms of motor skills disorders.

4.4 Summarize current theories and treatments of learning, communication, and motor skills disorders.

5.0 Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders

5.1 Identify the characteristics of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

5.2 Describe the symptoms of conduct disorder.

5.3 Indicate the diagnostic features of oppositional-defiant disorder.

5.4 Discuss the theories and treatments of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders.

6.0 Separation Anxiety Disorders

6.1 Indicate the symptoms of separation anxiety disorder.

6.2 Evaluate the theories and treatment of separation anxiety disorder.

7.0 Other Disorders that Originate in Childhood

7.1 Describe the features of childhood eating disorders.

7.2 Indicate the nature of tic disorders.

7.3 Summarize the characteristics of elimination disorders.

7.4 Identify the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder.

7.5 Describe the diagnostic criteria for stereotypic movement disorder.

7.6 Indicate the features of selective mutism.

8.0 Development-Related Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective

9.0 Chapter Boxes

9.1 Discuss the social and interpersonal challenges confronting individuals with Asperger's Disorder.

9.2 Discuss aspects of the case of Edward Hallowell.

9.3 Identify advances in the treatment of ADHD.







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