Child Psychology: Comprehensive
Summary Notes
1. Introduction to Child Psychology
● Definition: Scientific study of mental and behavioral development from birth to
adolescence.
● Basic Needs:
○ Fun: Essential for engagement and learning.
○ Love: Foundational for emotional security.
○ Control (Autonomy): Developing independence.
Intelligence:
● Intellectual Disability: IQ below 70 with adaptive behavior deficits.
● Tests: WISC-R, Stanford-Binet.
● Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Spatial,
Bodily-Kinesthetic, Naturalistic, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal.
2. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
● Developmental Delay: Lag in physical, cognitive, or emotional milestones.
● Communication Disorders:
○ Stuttering: Disruptions in speech flow.
○ Language Disorder: Difficulty using or understanding language.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder):
● Symptoms: Inattention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity.
● Management: Multimodal approach (Behavioral therapy + Education).
3. Learning & Behavior Disorders
● Specific Learning Disorders (SLD):
○ Dyslexia: Reading difficulty.
○ Dysgraphia: Writing difficulty.
○ Dyscalculia: Math difficulty.
● Eating Disorders: Pica (eating non-food), Anorexia (restriction), Bulimia
(binge/purge).
● Elimination Disorders: Enuresis (bedwetting), Encopresis (involuntary stool).
4. Anxiety & Behavior Control
Summary Notes
1. Introduction to Child Psychology
● Definition: Scientific study of mental and behavioral development from birth to
adolescence.
● Basic Needs:
○ Fun: Essential for engagement and learning.
○ Love: Foundational for emotional security.
○ Control (Autonomy): Developing independence.
Intelligence:
● Intellectual Disability: IQ below 70 with adaptive behavior deficits.
● Tests: WISC-R, Stanford-Binet.
● Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences: Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Spatial,
Bodily-Kinesthetic, Naturalistic, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal.
2. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
● Developmental Delay: Lag in physical, cognitive, or emotional milestones.
● Communication Disorders:
○ Stuttering: Disruptions in speech flow.
○ Language Disorder: Difficulty using or understanding language.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder):
● Symptoms: Inattention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity.
● Management: Multimodal approach (Behavioral therapy + Education).
3. Learning & Behavior Disorders
● Specific Learning Disorders (SLD):
○ Dyslexia: Reading difficulty.
○ Dysgraphia: Writing difficulty.
○ Dyscalculia: Math difficulty.
● Eating Disorders: Pica (eating non-food), Anorexia (restriction), Bulimia
(binge/purge).
● Elimination Disorders: Enuresis (bedwetting), Encopresis (involuntary stool).
4. Anxiety & Behavior Control
