Identify common mental health disorders in children and the importance of early intervention.
Central Objective: Identify common mental health disorders in children and emphasize the importance of early intervention in early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: Identify appropriate practices for identifying signs in children and demonstrating how to use individual planning to tailor interventions. This page provides practical screening, observation, and person-centered planning strategies for educators and caregivers to promote child well-being.Trainings incorporating this outcome
120 hours courses
12 CEUs
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