Discussion 5: Disorders

To successfully complete this discussion,

1. Choose two of the following disorders to discuss with your peers:
   • Tourette’s disorder/syndrome
   • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
   • Dementia
   • Conduct disorder
   • Separation anxiety disorder
   • Autism spectrum disorder
   • Amnestic disorders
2. Discuss the following as related to the disorders you chose:
   • Discuss the symptoms and the available demographic and historical data.
   • Analyze the differences and similarities between your chosen disorders to other similar illness/diagnosis.
   • Discuss the ethical implications of why it is important to understand the symptoms of disorders in general and to not diagnose without having a plethora of knowledge about the patient and a license to practice.
   • Describe the role of the environment on managing behaviors to the disorder you have chosen.
   • Evaluate the impact of the family in managing a loved one suffering from the disorder you choose.

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