Focuses on the biological, psychological, and social factors invovled in the development of the major emotional and behavioral problems of childhood and adolescence: Autism and Asperger's disorder, AD/HD, depression, trauma-related problems, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and Personality Disorders. Empirical research and clinical material are both integral elements of the course, including in-class presentations of clinical research and intensive case studies of individuals suffering from these disorders.
- Teacher: Paul Siegel