Psychology Assignment

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ASSIGNMENT 1: NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS

Mental health disorders can affect individuals across the entire human lifespan, from early childhood through the final stages of life. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s disease highlight the diverse ways psychological challenges can emerge at different ages.

For this Assignment, you will examine one of the mental health disorders commonly diagnosed in pediatric or elderly populations. Given the unique vulnerabilities of these populations, you will also consider how you can leverage Walden’s mission of positive social change in the mental health field.

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RESOURCES

Resources 

McRaney, K., Bridley, A., & Daffin, L. (2022). Behavioral disorders of childhood (3rd ed.). https://opentext.wsu.edu/behavioral-disorders- childhood/

Module 8, “Autism Spectrum Disorder” (https://opentext.wsu.edu/behavioral- disorders-childhood/chapter/module-8-autism- spectrum-disorder/)

Time Estimate: 8 min Module 10, “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” (https://opentext.wsu.edu/behavioral- disorders-childhood/chapter/module-10- attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/)

Time Estimate: 23 min

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Bridley, A. & Daffin, L. W., Jr. (2024). Fundamental psychological disorders (3rd ed.). https://opentext.wsu.edu/abnormal-psych/

Module 14, “Neurocognitive Disorders” (https://opentext.wsu.edu/abnormal- psych/chapter/module-14-neurocognitive- disorders/)

Time Estimate: 22 min Module 15, “Contemporary Issues in Psychopathology” (https://opentext.wsu.edu/abnormal- psych/chapter/module-15-contemporary- issues-in-psychopathology/)

Time Estimate: 16 min

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Keister, A. (2025, March 26). Beyond accommodations: Workplaces where neurodivergent employees thrive. The Divergent Movement (https://thediversitymovement.com/beyond- accommodations-how-to-build-workplaces- neurodivergent-employees-thrive/) . https://thediversitymovement.com/beyond- accommodations-how-to-build-workplaces- neurodivergent-employees-thrive/

Time Estimate: 6 min Hawkins, B. (2024, March 6). America’s most popular autism therapy may not work – And may seriously harm patients’ mental health (https://www.the74million.org/article/americas- most-popular-autism-therapy-may-not-work-and- may-seriously-harm-patients-mental-health/) . The74. https://www. the74million.org/article/americas-most-popular- autism-therapy-may-not-work-and-may-seriously- harm-patients-mental-health/

Time Estimate: 27 min Callahan, D., Wilson, E., Birdsall, I., Estabrook- Fishinghawk, B., Carson, G., Ford, S., Ouzts, K., & Yob, I. (2012). Expanding our understanding of social change: A report from the definition task force of the HLC special emphasis project (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php? content_id=57389562) . Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php? content_id=57389562

Time Estimate: 14 min Walden University, LLC. (2022). Walden social change (https://cdn- media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/PSYC/3004/ws c/index.html#/) . [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com

Time Estimate: 15 min

Submit a 600- to 1,000-word paper in which you:

Identify and briefly describe the disorder you selected from one of the following categories, and explain the DSM-5 clinical criteria needed to meet the diagnosis: Disorders commonly diagnosed during childhood and adolescence (e.g., autism, ADD/ADHD) or Disorders common to older populations (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, vascular disease) Describe one medication-based treatment for the disorder you selected, and compare the efficacy of the treatment approach with at least one limitation. Describe one non-medication treatment for the disorder you selected, and compare the success of this treatment approach with at least one limitation. Identify and describe one feature of Walden’s mission of positive social change that you think applies to working in the mental health field, and explain how that feature could be applied to working with clients who have been diagnosed with the disorder you selected.

Note: The content of the DSM is not static and evolves over time as our understanding of mental health disorders deepens. Each update of the DSM reflects advances in research and changes in society.

To demonstrate what you learned this week, be sure to support your work by referring to specific information from the learning resources. Cite and reference the sources you use.

Be sure to review the Week 6 Assignment 1 Rubric to understand the specific grading criteria your Instructor will use to evaluate your work.

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SUBMISSION INFORMATION

PSYC_3004_Week6_Assignment1_Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

Identified and described a disorder selected from one of the categories and explained the DSM-5 criteria required to meet the diagnosis.

10 pts

Described one medication- based treatment for their chosen disorder and compared the efficacy of the treatment with at least one limitation.

20 pts

Described one non- medication treatment for their chosen disorder and compared

20 pts

10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.

9 to >7.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.

7 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.

20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.

18 to >14.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.

14 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.

20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations) This component is fully addressed and logically presented.

18 to >14.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations) This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.

14 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.

Criteria Ratings Pts

the success of this approach with at least one limitation.

Identified and described one feature of Walden's mission of positive social change they believe applies to working in the mental health field. Explained how that feature could be applied to work with clients diagnosed with their chosen disorder.

20 pts

Format and Writing

10 pts

20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)

This component is fully addressed and logically presented.

18 to >14.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)

This component is addressed. Further development would strengthen this component.

14 to >0 pts No MDeveloping (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) This component is not present or not clearly addressed.

10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)

Any spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English are minor and do not affect clear communication. Communication

9 to >7.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)

Submission contains few spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic English OR

7 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations) Multiple spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation deviations from Standard Academic

Criteria Ratings Pts

Timeliness

8 pts

Total Points: 88

demonstrates discipline-specific conventions, such as stylistic choices appropriate to an academic audience. Work includes multiple explicit mentions of concepts or ideas from the required sources, if specified by the assignment. These concepts or ideas are correctly cited and formatted in accordance with APA guidelines. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment, and properly formatted in APA style.

these deviations do not affect clear communication.   Work includes one or more explicit mentions of a concept or idea from the required sources, if specified by the assignment/discussion’s directions and an attempt at using APA to cite the source has been made. A reference page and/or a title page are included, if specified by the assignment.

English affect clear communication. Work does not include any explicit mention of concepts or ideas from the required resources, OR it contains one or more explicit mention of a concept or idea from the required sources, but without attempting to cite the source.

8 to >7.0 pts Exemplary (Exceeds Expectations)

The assignment was submitted on time unless there was a prior agreement with the instructor.

7 to >5.0 pts Proficient (Meets Expectations)

The assignment was submitted within 7 days of the due date.

5 to >0 pts Developing (Does Not Fully Meet Expectations)

The assignment was not submitted within 7 days of the due date.