Discussion Post
Discuss diagnosing childhood PTSD and doing a differential diagnosis (include acute stress disorder, reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment disorder and bipolar disorder). List the central features of each and how to differentiate it from PTSD. How does acute verses chronic trauma play a role and what is a "dose-response effect"? What are the best methods for diagnosing appropriately?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.