Introduction to Developmental & Mental Health Diagnoses

This recorded introduction uses childhood case studies to explore developmental and mental health diagnoses. Deborah P. Coehlo, introduced in the recording as a pediatric nurse practitioner, discusses co-occurring diagnoses, different autism support profiles, learning disorders, ADHD and the family and school context of care.

Presenter credits: Deborah P. Coehlo.

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Coehlo introduces the recording’s DSM-5 framework and discusses the distinction between developmental and mental health diagnoses. Cases include a child with Down syndrome and additional diagnoses, a young person with specific learning disorders, and two autistic children with different support needs.

Further cases cover ADHD, oppositional defiant and conduct disorders, explosive outbursts, and the role of trauma. Her closing discussion considers parent counseling, school plans, assistive technology, sleep, exercise and children’s strengths as parts of the team approach she presents.

What does this recording cover?

• Developmental and mental health diagnoses in the recorded DSM-5 discussion
• Co-occurring diagnoses and contrasting autism support needs
• Specific learning disorders and assistive technology examples
• ADHD, oppositional defiant and conduct disorders, and explosive outburst cases
• Family, school, trauma and strengths in the presenter’s care framework

Recording context: This is a historical case-based introduction to developmental and mental health diagnoses. The recording date is not supplied.

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