Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with depression.
Learn about the common signs and behaviors of children and youth with depression, as well as developmental disabilities. Gain a better understanding of these important topics in early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs30 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with ADHD.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with hearing loss.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with cerebral palsy.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with conduct disorder.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with anxiety.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
- Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Identify the signs of illness in children and describe when a child should be excluded from care
- Identify common mental health disorders in children and the importance of early intervention.
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Identify the most common sources of stress for young children.
- Describe strategies and experiences to promote collaboration between child and youth care professionals and programs and other professionals involved in the care and education of all children and youth.
- Define and identify the components of developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 2 to 5.
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