Psychological Disorders in Kids: Understanding, Identifying, and Managing

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 4
• Duration: 4 days

Course Objective

By the end of this 4-day course, participants will:

1. Understand common psychological disorders in children, their causes, and their impact on development.
2. Learn how to identify early signs and symptoms of psychological disorders.
3. Develop strategies to support children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders.
4. Explore therapeutic approaches, including counseling and behavioral interventions.
5. Collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals for a child’s well-being.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Cover foundational knowledge about child psychology and disorders.
• Case Studies: Analyze real-life scenarios of children with psychological disorders.
• Workshops: Hands-on exercises for identifying symptoms and creating support plans.
• Role-Play: Simulate interactions with children facing psychological challenges.
• Group Discussions: Share strategies and brainstorm solutions.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Child Psychology and Common Disorders

• Overview of child psychological development.
• Recognizing normal vs. abnormal behavior in kids.
• Common psychological disorders: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Depression, and Learning Disabilities.
• Early warning signs and symptoms.
• Group Activity: Case study on identifying early symptoms in children.

Day 2: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

• Understanding Emotional Disorders: Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
• Behavioral Disorders: ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder.
• Causes and risk factors: Genetics, environment, trauma.
• Workshop: Building behavior intervention plans for children with ADHD.

Day 3: Therapeutic Approaches and Support Strategies

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children.
• Play Therapy and Art Therapy techniques.
• Parental guidance and support strategies.
• Collaboration with teachers and schools for inclusive education.
• Role-Play: Conducting a mock therapy session with a child.

Day 4: Special Needs, Autism, and Developmental Disorders

• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Speech and language disorders.
• Sensory processing issues and interventions.
• Building inclusive environments at school and home.
• Group Project: Designing an inclusive learning environment plan for children with special needs.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 25%
• Workshop and case study outcomes: 35%
• Final group project presentation: 40%