Pick one psychological disorder, i.e., autism, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and write a 3-5 page paper discussing the disorder in detail. Your paper should include the following items:
Definition of the disorder
Warning signs for parents and/or caregivers
Criteria for diagnosis of the disorder from the DSM-V; include examples for each of the symptoms
Age of onset, type of onset (acute, episodic)
Relation to developmental milestones (talking, walking, socializing, etc.)
Significant findings related to
Emotional impairment
Biological findings
Social implications
Behavioral dysfunction
Effects on family
Treatment options and best outcomes
References throughout paper
Reference page
Your paper should be written using APA style. Please use one-inch margins and double space your paper.
Remember to correctly cite your resources throughout the body of your paper and include a reference page with at least 4 references. Three of the references must be from scholarly sources (i.e., journals, texts), not including the class text.
Pick one that hasn’t been talked about or surprised one that the teacher & students will be like wow, didn’t know about that.
