Identify common mental health disorders in children and the importance of early intervention.
Discover common mental health disorders in children and the vital role of early intervention. Learn best practices for identifying and supporting children in need, with an emphasis on individual planning. Ideal for early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Identify the importance of math instruction with young children.
- Identify the most common sources of stress for young children.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with depression.
- 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 anxiety.
- 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 ADHD.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Identify the importance of language and literacy development in early childhood.
- Distinguish how to adapt arts and crafts for younger children and children with different abilities.
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