The Assigned Topic—-Global developmental delay
Create a study guide for your assigned disorder. Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! It should not be in the format of an APA paper. Your guide should be informed by the DSM-5 but also supported by at least three other scholarly resources.
*** Areas of importance you SHOULD address, but are not limited to, are:
- Signs and symptoms according to the DSM-5
- Differential diagnoses
- Incidence
- Development and course
- Prognosis
- Considerations related to culture, gender, age
- Pharmacological treatments, including any side effects
- Nonpharmacological treatments
- Diagnostics and labs
- Comorbidities
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Pertinent patient education considerations
REQUIRED READINGS AND MEDIA
Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E. A. (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell.
- Chapter 51, “Autism Spectrum Disorder”
- Chapter 55, “ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder”
Zakhari, R. (2020). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual. Springer.
- Chapter 13, “Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental Disorders”
Medication Review
| Irritability in autism | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| aripiprazole risperidone | amphetamine IR, XR, and ER dextroamphetamine atomoxetine clonidine hydrocholoride ER Dexmethylphenidate IR and XR guanfacine hydrocholride ER lisdexamfetamine methylphenidate methylphenidate hydrocholoride IR and ER, transdermal |
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Create a study guide, in outline form with references, for your assigned disorder. Incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards.–
Excellent 27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
Good 24 (24%) – 26 (26%)
Fair 21 (21%) – 23 (23%)
Poor 0 (0%) – 20 (20%)
Content areas of importance you should address, but are not limited to, are:
• Signs and symptoms according to the DSM-5-TR
• Differential diagnoses
• Incidence
• Development and course
• Prognosis
• Considerations related to culture, gender, age
• Pharmacological treatments, including any side effects
• Nonpharmacological treatments
• Diagnostics and labs
• Comorbidities
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Pertinent patient education considerations–
Excellent 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Good 40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Fair 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Poor 0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Support your guide with references to the DSM-5-TR and at least three evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal articles or evidenced-based guidelines. Be sure they are current (no more than 5 years old).–
Excellent 9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Good 8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
Fair 7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
Poor 0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation–
Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Written Expression and Formatting – The guide follows correct APA format for parenthetical/narrative in-text citations and reference list.–
Excellent 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Good 4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Fair 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Poor 0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
| Total Points: 100 |
