Identification, Classification And Management Of Child Psychopathology In Nigeria:- Uzoka, Ngozi R.

ABSTRACT

The issue of identifying and classifying what is abnormal in children has proven difficult because of the peculiar nature of children; they depend primarily on their families and social environments. Their problems are often related to immaturity and specific developmental crises and are more likely to change with time. This papertherefore x-rayed the problems ofidentifying and classifying child psychopathology, how to diagnose it following the literature reviewed. Recommendations were made and conclusions drawn