Ateneo - UPO

The main clinical patterns of neurogical and psychiatric pathologies of infancy and adolescence will be discussed.

V. Amendolagine, Compendio di Neuropsichiatria Infantile per educatori, Libellula Ed. (2020);
A. Vanolo, La città autistica, Einaudi (2024);

Aim of the course is to teach the fundamentals of pediatric neurosciences and infantile psychopatology.

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of central nervous system .

Lectures in classroom.

Furthermore, information on key diagnostic methodologies, therapies, and rehabilitation in pediatric age is also provided.

The verification of knowledge will take place through a final oral exam .

Intellectual Disability. Specific Learning Disorder. Communication Disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. Depressive Disorders. Anxiety Disorders. Obsessive.compulsive Disorder. Trauma and stressor-related disorders. Distruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. Feeding and Eating Disorders. Therapeutic Strategies in Child Neuropsychiatry.

Basic knowledge necessary for their professional activity at hospital settings, therapeutic communities, and other care services for children and adolescents.