For this week’s assignment, you will develop a blog post (500 words) or a brief podcast or video (2-3 minutes) in which you provide an accurate summary of the neurodevelopmental diagnosis you chose (you will select a diagnosis from those listed in the Neurodevelopmental disorders chapter of the DSM 5). Your audience for this post will be parents, family members, and loved ones of a newly diagnosed client.
In the post or video, you will succinctly and accurately describe:
- Major symptoms (do not cut and paste the criteria from the DSM-5)
- Major causes (remember, family members often feel like they did something to “cause� their loved ones’ condition. By describing the best current evidence on causes, you can alleviate some of those fears and shame).
- Major treatments (including medication)
- Cultural considerations
- Things parents and family members can do to help
Length: You can submit your blog post or prepare a short video (2-3 minutes) if you prefer. If you submit a video, you must upload a resource/reference list to NCU One, and the video must be well-organized, clear, and concise.
Resources: Both must include 2 scholarly resources (not including the DSM-5) to support your points.
PLEASE DO THE BLOG