Obtain a Postgraduate diploma in Neurodevelopment Disorder with this 100% online program in only 6 months”

Atypical neurodevelopment in children and adolescents can be caused by factors that alter the complex encephalic processes. Although it is estimated that less than 10% of the child and adolescent population suffers from this type of conditions, which usually occur before puberty, psychology professionals who are committed to their patients should know in detail the ins and outs of these pathologies. In this way they will be able to work in a specialized way in their treatment, improving their quality of life and contributing to the peace of mind of their families.

The best option to fulfill this objective is through the completion of this Postgraduate diploma in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This is a 100% online program with 6 months of duration, which includes the best content to delve into the developmental contexts of psychopathologies in childhood and adolescence, the determinants of intelligence, and comprehensive and updated knowledge of autism spectrum disorder.

For this purpose, you will have a syllabus designed by experts, as well as additional material in different formats including: images, detailed videos, research articles, real clinical cases and complementary readings with which you will be able to delve into the aspects you consider most important for your professional performance. In addition, all the content will be available for download from the beginning of the course, so that students will not only be able to organize themselves, but also to save and consult it whenever they need it, even once the program is over.

A program with which you will not only contribute to improving the quality of life of your patients, but also bring greater peace of mind to their families”

The Postgraduate diploma in Neurodevelopmental Disorders contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable electronic device with an Internet connection

Knowing in detail the different developmental contexts, as well as psychopathologies in childhood and adolescence, will allow you to establish more effective and specialized therapeutic plans”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will work on the importance of the role of families in the treatment of patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, so that you can guide them and establish guidelines for coexistence"

Thanks to the thoroughness with which the syllabus has been designed, you will be able to delve into the main methods of intervention with children and adolescents with ASD"

The keys to TECH's success are based on three fundamental pillars: the best syllabus, designed by specialists in the area, the use of the innovative and effective Relearning methodology, and the inclusion of high-quality additional material presented in different formats. Thus, graduates have access to a program that guarantees them updating their knowledge in a natural and progressive way Moreover, all of this is 100% online, which allows them to organize themselves in a personalized and exclusive way based on their availability.

Thanks to the detailed videos, research articles and complementary readings that you will find in the virtual classroom, you will be able to delve into the most important aspects of the syllabus in a personalized way”

Module 1. Developmental Contexts and Psychopathologies in Childhood and Adolescence. The Role of the Family

1.1. Developmental Contexts

1.1.1. What Are Developmental Contexts?
1.1.2. Types of Developmental Contexts
1.1.3. Importance of Developmental Contexts in the Development of Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology

1.2. Pathologies of the Microcontext, Pathology of the Mesocontext and Pathology of the Macrocontext

1.2.1. Microcontext Pathologies
1.2.2. Mesocontext Pathologies
1.2.3. Macrocontext Pathologies

1.3. Autonomous Self, Social Self and Family Self

1.3.1. Autonomous Self
1.3.2. Social Self
1.3.3. Family Self

1.4. Characteristics of the Pathological Family

1.4.1. The Role of the Family in the Development of Psychopathologies
1.4.2. Characteristics of the Pathological Family
1.4.3. Influences of the Pathological Family on the Infant

1.5. Conflictive Bonds

1.5.1. Introduction to the Bonding Concept
1.5.2. Concept of Attachment
1.5.3. Types of Conflicting Bonds

1.6. Type of Child and Sibling History

1.6.1. Introduction to the Concept of Child in the Family
1.6.2. Types of Children
1.6.3. The Role of Siblings in Normal and/or Pathological Development

1.7. Family Psychopathology and its Impact on the Infant

1.7.1. Psychopathology in the Family
1.7.2. Influence of Family Psychopathology in the Infant and Adolescent

1.8. Problematic Extrafamilial Environment

1.8.1. Introduction to the Concept of Extrafamiliar Environment vs. Intrafamiliar Environment
1.8.2. Problematic Types of Family Environments

1.9. Influence of Family Socioeconomic Status, Culture and Media

1.9.1. Introduction to the Concept of Socioeconomic Position of the Family Member
1.9.2. Influence of Culture in the Development of Pathologies in Children and Adolescents
1.9.3. Influence of the Media in the Development of Pathologies in Children and Adolescents

1.10. Risk and Protective Factors for Mental Health in Childhood

1.10.1. Introduction to the Concept of Modulatory Factors
1.10.2. Risk Factors for Mental Health in Childhood
1.10.3. Protective Factors for Mental Health in Childhood

Module 2. Intelligence

2.1. History and Introduction to the Concept of Intelligence

2.1.1. The Concept of Intelligence
2.1.2. First Works on Intelligence

2.2. Multiple intelligences

2.2.1. Concept of Multiple Intelligences
2.2.2. Theory of Multiple Intelligences

2.3. Intelligence, Skills, Diagnosis

2.3.1. What is Emotional Intelligence?
2.3.2. Main Theories on Emotional Intelligence
2.3.3. Daniel Goleman’s Figure

2.4. Assessment and Diagnosis

2.4.1. Evaluation and Diagnosis of Intelligence
2.4.2. Major Instruments for Measuring Intelligence

2.5. Intellectual Disability

2.5.1. Concept of Intellectual Disability and Comorbidity with Other Mental Health Conditions
2.5.2. Evaluation and Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability

2.6. Learning Disorders

2.6.1. What are Learning Disorders?
2.6.2. Main Learning Disorders
2.6.3. Assessment and Diagnosis of Learning Disorders

2.7. High Abilities, Differential Diagnosis

2.7.1. Introduction to the Concept of High Abilities
2.7.2. Differential Diagnosis
2.7.3. High Abilities in Autism

2.8. Intervention Programs

2.8.1. Principles of the Intervention Programs Related to Intelligence and Learning Disorders
2.8.2. Intervention Programs

Module 3. Autism Spectrum Disorder

3.1. History and Evolution of the Autism Spectrum Disorder

3.1.1. Autism Spectrum throughout History
3.1.2. The Autism Spectrum Today

3.2. Myths About the Autism Spectrum Disorder

3.2.1. Myths and Stereotypes on ASD
3.2.2. The Truth About ASD
3.2.3. Discrimination to Patients with ASD vs. Patients with Down Syndrome

3.3. Etiology and Diagnostic Categorization of Autism Spectrum Disorder

3.3.1. Introduction to Etiology of ASD
3.3.2. Main Theories on the Origin of ASD
3.3.3. Categorization of ASD According to the DSM-5
3.3.4. Positions on DSM-V Categorization

3.4. Family Atmosphere in the Psychopathology of the Autism Spectrum: Consequences, Family Adaptation

3.4.1. Introduction to the Role of the Family in the Development of Children with ASD
3.4.2. Protective and Risk Factors in the Family
3.4.3. Consequences in the Family When a Member Has ASD

3.5. Evaluation Instruments for Diagnosis in Autism Spectrum Disorders

3.5.1. Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis of ASD
3.5.2. Main Evaluation Instruments for the Diagnosis of ASD
3.5.3. New Lines of Research

3.6. Comorbidity and Differential Diagnosis

3.6.1. Introduction
3.6.2. ASD Comorbidity
3.6.3. ASD Differential Diagnosis

3.7. Intervention Method in Clinical Cases in Children and Adolescents With ASD

3.7.1. Introduction to Intervention in ASD
3.7.2. Main Intervention Methodologies

3.8. The Role of Early Care

3.8.1. What is Early Care?
3.8.2. Early Care in ASD

3.9. Intellectual Deficit and Autism Spectrum Disorders

3.9.1. Introduction to the Concept of Intellectual Deficit
3.9.2. Relationship Between ASD and Intellectual Deficit

A program adapted to the needs and demands of specialists like you and of the profession today”