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Section 1: Definition and epidemiology

(1.1) Section 1: Definition and epidemiology

(1.2) What is learning disability?

(1.3) What is learning disability?

(1.4) Definition: mental retardation (ICD 10)

(1.5) Epidemiology of learning disability

(1.6) Aetiological classification of learning disability

(1.7) Physical conditions in children with LD

(1.8) Risk factors for mental health problems in children with learning disability

(1.9) Reflection

(1.10) Prevalence of mental heath problems in children with learning disability

(1.11) Factors affecting prevalence of mental health problems in children with learning disability

(1.12) Studies of prevalence of psychiatric and behavioural disorders in children with learning disability

(1.13) Studies of prevalence of psychiatric and behavioural disorders in children with learning disability

(1.14) Prevalence of ICD 10 psychiatric disorders

(1.15) Section 1: Recap

(1.16) Section 1: Summary

 

Section 2: Diagnosis of mental health problems in children with learning disability

(2.1) Section 2: Diagnosis of mental health problems in children with learning disability

(2.2) Diagnosis of mental health problems

(2.3) Case vignette

(2.4) Assessment: History taking

(2.5) History of presenting complaints

(2.6) History of presenting complaints

(2.7) Past psychiatric and medical history

(2.8) Family history

(2.9) Developmental history

(2.10) Personal history

(2.11) Risk and Forensic history

(2.12) Section 2: Recap

(2.13) Section 2: Summary

 

Section 3: Mental state examination of children with learning disability

(3.1) Section 3: Mental state examination of children with learning disability

(3.2) Reflection

(3.3) Assessment in the clinic

(3.4) Other settings for assessment

(3.5) Important principles underlying assessment

(3.6) Observation of the child

(3.7) Observation of the child

(3.8) Assessment of children for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

(3.9) Assessment for abnormalities of thought, mood and perception

(3.10) Assessment for abnormalities of thought, mood and perception

(3.11) Level of intellectual functioning

(3.12) Functional assessment of behaviour

(3.13) Other assessments

(3.14) Components of physical examination

(3.15) Baseline investigations

(3.16) Genetic testing

(3.17) Associated physical problems including sensory deficits

(3.18) Assessment of family, school and social circumstances

(3.19) Family circumstances and carer burden

(3.20) Schooling

(3.21) Risk issues

(3.22) Section 3: Recap

(3.23) Section 3: Summary

 

Section 4: Multi-axial classification and differential diagnoses of psychiatric disorders

(4.1) Section 4: Multi-axial classification and differential diagnoses of psychiatric disorders

(4.2) Multi-axial classification

(4.3) Differential diagnosis of disorders

(4.4) Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD)

(4.5) Hyperkinetic disorders

(4.6) Psychotic disorders including schizophrenia

(4.7) Psychotic disorders including schizophrenia

(4.8) Mood disorders

(4.9) Anxiety disorders

(4.10) Anxiety disorders

(4.11) Conduct disorders

(4.12) Tic disorders or tourette’s syndrome

(4.13) Section 4: Recap

(4.14) Section 4: Summary

 

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(2.3) Case vignette: transcript

 

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