Module Details

Child Neuropsychiatry

MS2099

Course
Child Neuropsychiatry
Code
MS2099
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2024/2025
Degree Programme
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Curriculum
A001 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
3
Lecture Hours
24
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/39 - Child Neuropsychiatry
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
The main clinical patterns of neurogical and psychiatric pathologies of infancy and adolescence wil be discusses
Reference Texts
Roccella M, Neuropsichiatria dell'infanzia e dell'adolescenza, Piccin
Learning Outcomes
Aim of the course is to teach the fundamentals of pediatric neurosciences and child psychopathology
Prerequisites
It is necessary for the students to have basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of central nervous system
Teaching Methods
Lectures in classroom
Additional Information
Furthermore, information on key diagnostic methodologies, therapies, and rehabilitation is also provided. Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage:https://uniupo.it/it/servizi/servizi-studenti-disabili-e-dsa Students withe disabilities , learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
The verification of knowledge will take place through a final oral exam
Detailed Syllabus
Psychomotor development. Intellectual Disability. Learning Disabilities. Verbal Disorders. Epilepsy. Autism Spectrum Disorder. Depression in Childhood and Adolescence. Therapeutics strategies in Child Neuropsychiatry
Expected Learning Outcomes
The ultimate goal is to provide students with the essential basic knowledge necessary for their professional activity at hospital settings, therapeutic communities, and other care service for children and adolescents
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