Understanding Mental Health in Early Childhood (10 Hours)

Understanding Mental Health in Early Childhood

This course offers early childhood educators’ practical guidance in recognizing, understanding, and responding to the diverse ways mental health disorders may present in preschool-age children. The course emphasizes the importance of awareness and knowledge in supporting young learners while clarifying the boundaries of the educator’s role. (10 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding Mental Health in Early Childhood
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2. Defining Mental Health
3. Case Study: Supporting a Sensitive Preschool Learner
4. Guided Reflection for Educators
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Questions
1. Addressing Questions About Mental Health in Young Children
2. The Teacher’s Role in Supporting Children and Families
3. Observing Diverse Developmental Trajectories
4. What Is Early Intervention?
5. The Power of Early Intervention
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Questions
1. Raising Concerns Early and Openly
2. Understanding Diagnostic Manuals
3. Diagnoses as Shared Language, Not Labels
4. The Role of Zero to Three in Advocacy and Education
5. Looking Beyond the Surface of Behavior
6. Chapter 3 Review Questions
7. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Questions
1. Building a Clear Understanding of Early Childhood Diagnoses
2. Autism Spectrum Disorder
3. Defining Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. Developmental Timing and Impact
5. Understanding Support Levels in ASD
6. Building a Clearer Picture Through Diagnosis
7. Behaviors That Warrant Careful Observation
8. Observing Nonverbal Communication Differences
9. Understanding Stereotyped Motor Movements and Speech
10. The Importance of Collaboration
11. The Role of Occupational Therapy
12. Chapter 4 Review Questions
13. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Questions
1. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
2. ADHD Inattentive Type: Recognizing Indicators
3. Recognizing ADHD Hyperactive Type
4. Observing Hyperactive Behaviors in the Classroom
5. Contrasting Inattentive and Hyperactive Presentations
6. Gender Differences in ADHD Diagnosis
7. Classroom Strategies for Supporting Children With ADHD
8. Chapter 5 Review Questions
9. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Questions
1. Anxiety Disorders in Childhood
2. The Purpose of Worry
3. Recognizing Physiological Signs of Anxiety
4. Separation Anxiety in Early Childhood
5. The Importance of Classroom Strategies
6. Mindfulness and Breathing Exercises
7. Creating Safe Spaces in the Classroom
8. Chapter 6 Review Questions
9. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Questions
1. Selective Mutism
2. Classroom Manifestations of Selective Mutism
3. The Importance of Guidance and Support
4. Practical Tips for Supporting Communication
5. Chapter 7 Review Questions
6. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Questions
1. Sensory Processing Disorders Sensory Processing
2. Sensory Processing Disorders and Arousal Patterns
3. Why These Systems Matter
4. Sensory Challenges Beyond the Familiar
5. Risky Behaviors and Sensory Seeking
6. Creating Sensory‑Friendly Classrooms
7. Chapter 8 Review Questions
8. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Questions
1. Trauma and Behavioral Disorders in Childhood
2. Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder in Childhood
3. Duration and Clinical Significance of PTSD Symptoms
4. Recognizing PTSD in the Classroom
5. Recognizing the Need for Support
6. Reporting Concerns Responsibly
7. The Importance of Parent Communication
8. Preparing for Meaningful Conversations
9. Chapter 9 Review Questions
10. Chapter 9 Open-Ended Questions
1. Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
2. Familiarizing Yourself with Assessment Tools
3. The Teacher’s Role in Documentation
4. Understanding Parental Resistance
5. Recognizing When Needs Exceed the Facility’s Capacity
6. Chapter 10 Discussion
1. Handout
2. Wrapping Up the Course
3. Reflection
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

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$65.00
10 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Mixed-Age

Understanding Mental Health in Early Childhood

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Wrapping It Up

About this course