SpEd 587 Introduction to Infant Toddler Mental Health

Introductory course linking theory, research, and practice with interdisciplinary principles and collaboration. Key concepts of mental health of children (birth through 36 months) and their families including attachment, temperament, social-emotional development, context of family, culture and community, risk and resilience. Practices related to observation, screening, assessment, diagnosis; treatment. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.