Assignment task: Questions must be 2 solid paragraphs each. APA style citations
Question 1. What is a developmental disability? List 3 examples. Note their symptoms and behaviors. Cite at least one peer-reviewed article that supports your ideas. Citations MUST be in APA Style.
Question 2. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5), in addition to deficits in intellectual functions, what other limitations are required to have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability? Please explain. Also, describe the assessment and diagnostic process when assessing for an intellectual disability. Citations MUST be in APA Style.
Question 3. Compare and contrast Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Discuss their etiologies, course, challenges, diagnostic criteria, assessment procedures, interventions, etc. Cite at least two peer-reviewed journal articles in APA style
Question 4. Reframing and normalizing are important strategies in helping families cope. Define these terms and describe how these strategies benefit families of children with disabilities.