Psychological Disturbances of Childhood: DEP 6216

Fall 2006 - 10:00 - 11:30 MW – Room G110*

* Class will be in room G110 except for 8/30 (G103), 9/18 (G112) and 9/20 (G103)

James H. Johnson PhD, ABPP

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Lisa Ingerski E-mail:

Lindsay McAlister E-mail:

Tentative Dates, Sequence of Topics and Readings

General Reading:

American Psychological Association (2002). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 2002-

Required and Recommended readings for the course will be available on the Student Share drive in printable .pdf format. The folder name is "Psych Disturbances of Child 2006."

August –23, 28

Introduction to Child Psychopathology - (Developmental Factors in Childhood Psychopathology-Models of Psychopathology: Implications for Assessment and Treatment; A- Scientist-Practitioner Approach to Child Assessment and Intervention in Childhood Psychopathology.

Required Readings:

Schroeder, C.S. & Gordon, B.N. (2002). Development of Psychopathology. In C. S. Schoeder and B. N. Gordon (2002). Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Problems: A Clinician’s guide (2nd ED), New York: Guilford, 1 – 39.

Mash, E. J. & Hunsley, J (2005). Evidence-based assessment of child and adolescent disorders: Issues and challenge, Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 363 – 379.

Kazdin, A. E. (2005). Evidence-based assessment for children and adolescents: Issue in measurement, development and clinical application. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 548 – 558.

Chorpita, B.F. & Viesselman, J. O. (2005). Staying in the clinical ballpark while running the evidence bases. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 44(11), 1197 - 1197.

Recommended Readings: (Developmental Epidemiology)

Mason, C.A. (2003). Developmental epidemiology: Issues, applications, and relevance of Clinical Child Psychologists. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 32, 178-180.

Costello,E. J., Egger, H.,andAngold, A. (2005). 10-year research update review: the epidemiology of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders: I. methods and public health burden, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry44 (10) 972 - 987.

Costello,E. J., Foley, D. L., andAngold, A. (2006). 10-year research update review: the epidemiology of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders: II. Developmental epidemiology. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry45.1, 8 - 26.

August 30, (September 4 - Labor Day - No Class) September 6

Variables Contributing to Increased Risk for Psychological and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents (General Factors; Childhood Temperament, Marital Conflict; Divorce; Family Violence; Child Abuse).

Required Readings:

Muris, P. & Ollendick, T. H. (2005). The role of temperament in the etiology of child psychopathology. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 8 (4), 271- 89.

Kitzmann, K., Gaylord, N.K., Holt, A., & Kenny, E. (2003). Child witnesses to domestic violence: A meta-analytic review, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 71, 339 - 352.

Putnam, F. (2003). Ten year research update review: Child sexual abuse. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 42, 269 - 278.

Recommended Readings:

Lau, A. & Weisz, J.R. (2003). Reported maltreatment among clinic-referredchildren: Implications for presenting problems,treatment attrition, and long-term outcomes. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 42, 1327 - 1334.

Fremont, W.P. (2004). Childhood reactions to terror-induced trauma: A review of the past 10 years. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 381 - 392.

September 11, 13, 18

Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (With Consideration of Comorbid Conditions and Issues of Mimicry) - With Clinical Case Material.

Required Readings:

Anastopoulos, A.D. & Shaffer, S.D. (2001). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In E. Walker and M. Roberts (Eds), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (3rd. Ed), New York: Wiley.

Pelham, W.E., Fabiano, G.A., and Massetti, G.M. (2005). Evidence-based assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 449 – 476.

Wolraich,M. Charles J. Wibbelsman, C. J., Brown,T. E., Evans,S.W., Gotlieb,E. M., Knight,J. R., Ross, E. C.,Shubiner,H. H., Wender, E. H.,andWilens, T. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents: a review of the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical implications,Pediatrics 2005; 115:1734-1746.

Brown, R. T.,Amler,R. W., Freeman,W. S., Perrin, J. M., Stein,M . T., Feldman,H. M., Pierce, K., andWolraich, M. (2005). Treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: overview of the evidence (clinical trial),Pediatrics, 115, 749-757

Barkley,R., Fischer,M., Smallish, L.,andKenneth Fletcher, K. (2006).Young adult outcome of hyperactive children: Adaptive functioning in major life activities. Journal of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, 45(2):192-202.

Recommended Readings:

Nigg, J.T., Goldsmith, H.H., and Sachek, J. (2004). Temperament and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 33, 42 - 53.

Flory, K. & Lyman, D.R. (2003). The relation between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder substance abuse: What role does conduct disorder play? Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 6, 1- 16.

Charach, A., Ickowicz, A, and Schachar, R. (2003). Stimulant treatment over five years: Adherence, effectiveness, and adverse effects. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 559 - 567.

Livingston, R. (1999). Cultural issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 38, 1591 - 1594.

September 20, 25

Oppositional Defiant/Conduct Disorder, and Juvenile Delinquency

Required Readings:

McMahon, R.J. & Frick, P.J. (2005). Evidence-based assessment of conduct problems in children and adolescents, Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 477-505.

Thomas, C.R. (2006). Evidence-based practice for conduct disordered symptoms. American Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 45(1), 109 - 114.

Loeber, R., Burke, J.D., Lahey, B.B., Winters, B.A., and Zera, M. (2000). Oppositional defiant and conduct disorder: A review of the past 10 years, Part I. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 39, 1468 - 1480.

Buurke, J., Loeber, R., and Birmaher, B. (2002). Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder: A review of the past 10 years, Part II. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 41, 1275 - 1293.

Recommended Readings:

Verlinden, S., Hersen, M., and Thomas, J. (2000). Risk factors in school shootings. Clinical Psychology Review, 20, 3 - 56.

Johnson, J.H., McCaskill, J., and Werba, B. (2001). Aggressive, Delinquent and Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

September 27; October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16

Internalizing Disorders of Childhood

A. DSM II, DSM III, DSM III-R and DSM IV Child/Adolescent Anxiety Disorders (Overanxious [Generalized Anxiety] Disorder; Avoidant Disorder [Social Phobia]; Separation Anxiety Disorder)

Required Readings:

Albano, A.M., Causey, D, and Carter, B. (2001). Fear and Anxiety in Children. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Schniering, C.A., Hudson, J. L., and Rapee, R. M. (2000). Issues in the diagnosis and assessment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Clinical Psychology Review, 20, 453 - 478.

Silverman, W.K. & Ollenick, T.H. (2005). Evidence-based assessment of anxiety and its disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 380 – 411.

Masi, G., Millepiedi, S., Mucci, M. Poli, P., Bertini, N. and Milantoni, L. (2004). Generalized anxiety disorder in referred children and adolescents, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 752 - 760.

Compton, et al (2004). Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for anxiety and depressive disorders inchildren and adolescents: An evidence-bases medicine review. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 930 - 959.

Recommended Readings:

Davis, L. & Siegel, L. (2000). PosttraumaticStress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A review and Analysis, Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 3, 135 - 154

B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (With a Discussion ofTrichotillomania)

Required Readings:

Rapoport, J. L. & Inoff-Germain, G. (2000). Practitioner review: Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 41, 419 - 431.

Recommended Readings:

Eichstedt, J. & Arnold, S. (2001). Childhood onset obsessive-compulsive disorder: A tic-related subtype of OCD, Clinical Psychology Review, 21, 137 - 158.

C. Childhood Depression

Required Readings:

Klein, D.N., Dougherty, L.R., and Olino, T.M. (2005). Toward guidelines for evidence-based assessment of depression in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 412-432.

Gould, M., Greenberg, T., Velting, D., and Shaffer, D. (2003). Youth suicide risk and preventative interventions: A review of the past 10 years, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 42,386 -405.

October 18: Mid-term Exam – (Covering topics through Internalizing Disorders)

October 23, 25, 30, November 1

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (With special presentation on Biological Factors in Childhood Psychopathology)

Required Readings:

Osterling, J., Dawson, G., and McPartland, J.M. (2001). Autism. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Tanguay, P.E. (2000). Pervasive developmental disorders: A 10-year review, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 39, 1079 - 1095.

Ozonoff, S., Goodlin-Jones, B.L. and Solomon, M. (2005) Evidence-based assessment for autistic spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 523-540.

Recommended Readings:

Macintosh, K. E., & Dissanayake, C. (2004) The similarities and differences between autistic disorder and Asperger's disorder: A review of the empirical evidence. Journal of Child psychology and Psychiatry, 45, 421 - 434.

Walker, D.R., et al. (2004). Specifying PDD-NOS: A comparision of PDD-NOS, Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 172 - 180.

Charman, T., & Baird, G. (2002). Practitioner Review: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders in 2 and 3-year old children, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 43, 289 - 305.

Howlin, P., Goode, S., Hutton, J. and Rutter, M. (2004). Adult outcome for children with autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45, 212 - 229.

November 6

Bipolar Disorder (with a commentary on Childhood Schizophrenia)

Required Readings:

Pavuluri,M. N., Birmaher, B., andNaylor, M. W. (2006). Pediatric bipolar disorder: a review of the past 10 years.Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 44(9):846-871.

Carlson, G.A. (2005). Early onset bipolar disorder: clinical and research considerations. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 333-43.

Youngstrom, E.A., Findling, R.L., Youngstrom, J.K. and Calabrese, J. R. (2005). Toward an evidence-based assessment of pediatric bipolar disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 433-448.

Asarnow, J. R., Thompson, M. C., and McGrath, E. P., Annotation: Childhood-onset schizophrenia: Clinical and treatment issues (2004). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45, 180 - 194.

November 8

Eliminative Disorders: Enuresis and Encopresis

Required Readings:

Mikkelsen, E.J. (2001). Enuresis and encopresis: Ten years of progress. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 40, 1146 - 1158.

Fritz,, G., Rockney, R., et al (2004) Summary of the practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with enuresis, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 123 - 125.

November 13, 15

Overview of Pediatric Psychology

Required Readings:

Mullins, L. & Chaney,, J. M. (2001). Pediatric Psychology: Contemporary Issues. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Siegel, L. J. & Conte, P., (2001). Hospitalization and Medical Care of Children. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Beale, I. L. (2005). Scholarly Literature Review: Efficacy of Psychological Interventions for Pediatric Chronic Illnesses. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31: 437-451

November20, 22, 27, 29; December 4

Child Psychotherapy and Other Approaches to Intervention

Required Readings:

Russ, S. & Freedheim, D.K. (2001). Psychotherapy with Children. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Powers, S. (2001). Behavior Therapy With Children. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Grave, J. & Blissett (2004). Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy Developmentally Appropriate for Young Children: A critical review of the evidence. Clinical Psychology Review, 24, 399 - 420.

Sayger, T. (2001). Family Psychology and Therapy. In E. Walker & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (Third Edition), New York: Wiley.

Diamond, G.& Josephson, A. (2005).Family-based treatment research: a 10-year update. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry44.9872 - 888.

McLellan, J.P. & Werry, J.S. (2003). Evidence-based treatments in child and adolescent psychiatry, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 42, 1388 - 1400.

Nock, M. K., Goldman, J., Wang, Y, and Albano, A.M., From science to practice: The flexible use of evidence-based treatments in clinical settings. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 43, 777 - 780.

Weiss, B., Catron, T., Harris, V., & Phung, T.M. (1999). The effectiveness of traditional child psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67, 82-94.

Weiss, B., Catron, T., & Harris, V. (2000). A 2-year follow-up of the effectiveness of traditional child psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68, 1094 - 1101.

December 6: Final Exam (Over Material Covered Since Mid-term)

Evaluation:Grades will be based on the results of a mid-term and final examination. Exams will be of the essay, listing, and short answer variety and will cover material from readings, case examples, classroom video presentations, lectures,and class discussion. Contributions to class discussion will be taken into account in considering borderline grades.