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Childhood disorders often gain popularity during a specific time, such as Autism and ADHD. Select a commonly diagnosed childhood disorder and discuss. Why is it currently in vogue? Be sure to include in your discussion thoughts about medication trends, media attention, etc.
Q2 –
How can a therapist determine if a child’s presenting issue can be accounted for based on typical development (e.g., Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages) or determine that the issue is pathological in nature? Provide at least one specific example in your response.
Ref:
Dziegielewski, S. (2015). DSM-5: Assessment, Planning, and Practice Strategy. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons INC.
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Running Head: PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS
Prevalence of Childhood Disorders
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PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS
Question One
The number of people more so children diagnosed with autism over the past couple of
years has gone vogue. A report released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
2014 revealed that 1 out of every 68 children had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
In another study, CDC data revealed that less than half of these children had undergone
comprehensive developmental evaluation for the disorder (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2016). As a result the placement of autism in fa...
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