Developmental Disorders

About this course

This course explores maladaptive behaviors, cognitions, and emotions in child development using the biopsychosocial model. This model addresses the multilayered and hierarchical contexts of the child’s life by considering multiple perspectives as regards the genetic, psychological, social, and cultural environments of the child. Within this framework, selected major developmental disorders are considered and the Scandinavian perspective explored. Strengths and weaknesses of diagnosis based on DSM-V is an integral part of the course. You are encouraged to think critically about the diverse factors that have implications for developmental trajectories in relation to research, prevention, and treatment.

Pre-requisites

One psychology course at university level.

Faculty

Josefine Nymand

Faculty

Aut.cand.psych, University of Copenhagen, 2017. Crisis psychologist, 2018-present. Psychologist, The Danish National Police, 2018-2020. With DIS since 2023