THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

Learning outcomes: By the end of the course the student must have developed knowledge about: a) Normal neurological and mental development of children b) Epidemiology and clinical presentation of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents c) Developmental disorders: definition, epidemiology and nosography d) Nosography and etiology of neurological disorders in children e) Presenting symptoms and diagnostic work-up in neurological and psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

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FRANCESCA NARDECCHIA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The neuropsychomotor development Diagnosis and prognosis in child neuropsychiatry The DSM-5 and other classification systems Neurodevelopmental Disorders Developmental psychopathology Methods of assessment and treatment in developmental psychopathology
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, human physiology, and general pathology. Good knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, and genetics.
Books
DSM-5. Manuale diagnostico e statistico dei disturbi mentali. Raffaello Cortina Zero to three. DC: 0-5. Classificazione diagnostica della salute mentale e dei disturbi di sviluppo nell’infanzia. Giovanni Fortini editore.
Teaching mode
Both
Frequency
Mandatory
Exam mode
The oral test will be aimed at verifying the achievement of the learning objectives.
Bibliography
DSM-5. Manuale diagnostico e statistico dei disturbi mentali. Raffaello Cortina Zero to three. DC: 0-5. Classificazione diagnostica della salute mentale e dei disturbi di sviluppo nell’infanzia. Giovanni Fortini editore.
Lesson mode
Teaching will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of current legislation.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year6th year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/39
  • CFU1