D1. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course the student must demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of physiology and psychopathology of child development. The student must know the main mental syndromes and dysfunctions of the child and how they manifest themselves in adulthood.
D2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course the student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in point D1 to recognize in clinical situations of children or their families, in real situations.
D3. Making judgements: At the end of the course the student will be able to judge the basic methods and know the difference between the medical methodology and psychological and psychoanalytic methods. One must be able to operate independently using the classic analytical techniques for the analysis of stressful situations in the relationship with the patient.
D4. Communication skills: At the end of the course the student must be able to clearly explain the concepts acquired in point D1, be able to document the analysis of the clinical situation examined and be able to represent and present the result correctly also regarding the anatomical location and physiological functioning, or possibly their pathophysiological origins. He/she must also know how to intervene in a critical discussion of course topics by giving valid suggestions.
D5. Learning skills: At the end of the course the student must be able to independently explore the topics covered and must also be able to transfer the concepts learned in subsequent courses, in particular, in adult psychiatry and neurology.

As PREREQUISITES, in order to profitably follow the course, it is necessary to have basic knowledge of general psychology, knowledge of physiology and anatomy of the nervous system, basics of embryological development. It is also important to have some initial knowledge of the doctor-patient relationship and the interaction with the child and his family.
The integrated course 875ME Nervous system diseases and psychiatry includes the following preparatory courses: the exam of the course Nervous system diseases and psychiatry must be preceded by the exams of Physiopathology and integrated pathology and Pharmacology.

1. Notions of normal development of the fetus to newborn
2. Physical examination and assessment of psychopathology of the child.
3. Autism
4. ADHD
5. Specific learning disorders
6.Mental handicap
7. The ontogenetic and phylogenetic development: the basic motivational systems
8. The pathological defenses and psychopathology in early childhood

TEXTS OF REFERENCE
Fabbro, F. (2012) Manual of Child Neuropsychiatry. Carrocci editor
In particular:
The main neurological diseases of childhood: malformations (chapter 9); brain tumors (chapter 12); metabolic and mitochondrial diseases (chapter 13); neuromuscular diseases (chapter 14); headaches (chapter 15), infantile cerebral parlysis (chapter 16 and epilepsies) (chapter 17)

Chapter 21: Speech Disorders,
Chapter 22: Specific Learning Disorders;
Chapter 24: Autism Spectrum Disorders; Chapter 25: ADHD
Chapter 31: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Childhood
Chapter 32: Somatization Disorders


Clarici, A. (2014). Theory and research in psychoanalysis. Commentary on Contemporary Psychoanalysis
for the student of Psychology and Medicine. EUT Editions University of Trieste. Downloadable from: http://www.openstarts.units.it/dspace/bitstream/10077/9572/1/Clarici-Psicoanalisi.pdf
In particular:
Chapter 4: Genetic and environmental development compared


IN-DEPTH (NOT REQUIRED) TEXTBOOKS
Fabbro, F. (2016). The neurosciences: from physiology to the clinic. Carocci.
Chapter 24: Emotions and feelings
Chapter 25: Sleep and Dream
Chapter 26: Brain Development
Chapter 27: Critical Periods of Development

The main neurological diseases of childhood
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Language, Movement and Specific Learning Disorders
Childhood Trauma
Somatization Disorders
ADHD
Critical Developmental PeriodsGenetic and Environmental Development Compared. The Inseparability of Genetics and Environment
Genetic Adaptability and PolymorphismThe Theory of Differential Genetic Susceptibility
Ethology of Differential Genetic Advantage
A Second Example: The Development of Gender Identity
The Process of Individuation and Separation
Cognitive Development According to Piaget: A Psychoanalytic Review

Lectures, videos and public discussion of clinical vignettes

Discussion on the students'part

Exam Methodology:
Written exam
Type of questions: multiple choice questions (the questions are theoretical but one can also be ask for comments on neuroanatomical images and images from texts). The questions are all taken from the proposed textbooks.
The exams will be carried out only in the form of written exams with 106 multiple-choice questions with four answers, only one of which is correct.
The 106-question assignment is to be carried out in a time of one hour and 45 minutes, and divided by subjects the questions will be in the following number:
1) for the Neurology part, there will be 52 questions.
2) The psychiatric part of the questions will be 40.
3) For the child neuropsychiatry part, there will be 14 questions.
The grade will thus be calibrated in thirtieths, proportionally transformed with respect to the maximum total of answers which are 106. Anyone who scores more than 100 gets 30 laude.
Duration of the written exam: 1 hour and 45 minutes

To pass the exam, the student must therefore demonstrate that he or she has achieved at least 18/30 in the written test. (at least 60 questions). The grade is expressed in thirtieth

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)