Over the course of these three modules, we will explore a range of psychiatric problems in the under five age group. These will not include aspects that are likely to be covered in other child psychiatry CPD Online modules. Two specific areas we will not be exploring are learning disabilities and autism. However, it is important to mention that children in both of these groups are more likely to exhibit behavioural problems, particularly if they have speech and language difficulties, which impact on their ability to make their needs known.

We have also chosen not to include soiling and wetting disorders. These children usually present to paediatricians. If a child presents with a physical problem and there is no evidence of a physical disorder, the focus often moves to the psychological wellbeing of the child.