Autism spectrum disorder

  1. Choose two of the following disorders to discuss with your peers:

    • Tourette’s disorder/syndrome
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    • Dementia
    • Conduct disorder
    • Separation anxiety disorder
    • Autism spectrum disorder
    • Amnestic disorders
  2. Discuss the following as related to the disorders you chose:

    • Discuss the symptoms associated with the disorder you chose to focus on.
    • Analyze the differences and similarities between your chosen disorders to other similar illness/diagnosis.
    • Discuss the ethical implications of why it is important to understand the symptoms of disorders in general and to not diagnose without having a plethora of knowledge about the patient and a license to practice.
    • Describe the role of the environment on managing behaviors to the disorder you have chosen.
    • Evaluate the impact of the family in managing a loved one suffering from the disorder you choose.
    Post your initial response of 300 words or more by Day 3 (Thursday). Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Monday). Peer postings should be a minimum of 200 words each.
    Guided Peer Responses: Peer responses should be carefully crafted and insightful. The goal of the discussion forum is to foster continual dialogue, similar to what might occur in a verbal face-to-face exchange. Consider discussing areas of interest as well as the following questions in your responses:
    • Discuss the disorders you shared with your peers.
    • Find common symptoms between your peers’ chosen disorders and yours.
    • Discuss any additional treatments that you may be aware of that your peer may not have included.