Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders in Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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Est. Time:60 minutes
Curriculum Year:2025-26
Presented By:Jennifer Hibbard, MD, FRCPC

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to:

  • Define and describe common neurodevelopmental disabilities of childhood and their relationship to mental health disorders.
  • Identify diagnostic tools that are useful in identifying neurodevelopmental disabilities.
  • Apply clinical strategies that are helpful in diagnosing co-morbid mental health disorders in a vulnerable population.
  • Summarize biopsychosocial recommendations for treating mental health disorders and severe behaviour disorders in youth with dual diagnoses.
  • Emphasize support needs for families supporting youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

This course contains:

  • a PDF with images of the presentation slides so you may take notes along the way
  • a presentation video
  • PDF handouts of reference and resources
  • a PDF handout with critical thinking questions / discussion questions
  • a certificate of completion - available in your My Account area.