At the successful completion of this course, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Characteristics of common disorders in childhood
• Diagnostic classification, epidemiology and aetiology of common psychological problems, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and conduct disorder
• Cognitive, behavioural, and physiological research concerning psychological disorders in children 
• A range of data collection and analysis techniques used in developmental research