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