Discipline Based Literature Review

In this assignment you will choose three general topics of interest to you related to psychological assessment from the list below.

• Infants and preschool-aged children
• Children ages 5 through 12 years
• Children with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Neuropsychological assessment of adolescents
• Children and adolescents with anxiety disorders
• Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Intellectual assessment of adults
• Individuals with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
• Individuals with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
• Individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Individuals with autism spectrum disorders
• Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder
• Individuals with depressive disorders
• Individuals with neurocognitive disorders
• Individuals with hearing impairments
• Individuals with visual impairments
• Gifted individuals
• Individuals who have served in the military

Research five peer-reviewed articles in the Ashford University Library that were published within the last 15 years, including a minimum of one article for each of your three chosen topics. In your paper, begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment. Using your researched articles, compare at least two psychological or educational tests and/or assessment procedures for each of the topics chosen. Analyze and describe the psychometric methodologies employed in the development and/or validation of the tests and/or assessment procedures associated with each of the three topics. Debate any relevant approaches to assessment of the constructs being evaluated by any tests and assessments you described. Include an analysis of any challenges related to assessing individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds for each of the three topics. Conclude by evaluating the ethical and professional issues that influence the interpretation of testing and assessment data. You may cite from your textbook to assist you in the development of your introduction and the conclusion of your paper; however, the textbook cannot count as one of the five required peer-reviewed articles.

Writing the Literature Review
The Literature Review:

• Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages in length (not including title or references pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introduction that describes the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that summarizes your evaluation addressing the current use of psychological tests and the role of assessment in diagnosis and treatment.
• Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources published within the last 15 years, all of which come from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Please no plagiarism and make sure you are able to access all resource on your own before you bid. One of the references must come from Flamez, B. & Sheperis, C. J. (2015) and/or Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2007). You need to have scholarly support for any claim of fact or recommendation regarding treatment. APA format also requires headings. Use the prompt each week to guide your heading titles and organize the content of your initial post under the appropriate headings. Remember to use scholarly research from peer-reviewed articles that is current. I have also attached my discussion rubric so you can see how to make full points. Please follow the instructions to get full credit for the discussion. I need this completed by 02/05/19 at 6pm.

Discussion – Week 11

Impact on Family Functioning

There are multiple types of exceptionalities with some being more severe than others. For example, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy are types of exceptionalities that affect the cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning of a child or adolescent. Children and adolescents with learning disorders and pervasive disorders such as autism or Asperger’s disorder may have difficulty with social interactions and often require academic remediation. No matter the exceptionality, it can have a dramatic impact on family functioning. For example, stress levels can increase between spouses, the physical demands of caring for children and adolescents with exceptionalities can be exhausting, and managing difficult behaviors of a child or adolescent can take a toll on all members of a family. Parents may feel guilt, remorse, sadness, and grief over having a child with an exceptionality.

If you plan to work with children or adolescents with exceptionalities, you must have a firm understanding of the various types of exceptionalities so you can understand the needs of the child and adolescent. It also provides you an understanding of the needs of the family so you can develop and implement effective interventions. Keep in mind when working with parents of children with exceptionalities, that while they generally love their children, it can be challenging to care for them and you must help the parents feel supported and free of judgment.

For this Discussion, search the Walden Library, current literature, and reputable sources on the Internet and select a journal article researching a type of exceptionality. Consider the impact the exceptionality may have on a family. Reflect upon whether a female or male child might impact the family functioning differently. Consider what type of intervention and support you might provide the family to improve family functioning.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 a brief description of the exceptionality you selected. Then, explain two ways the exceptionality may impact family functioning and how. Finally, explain one therapeutic intervention you might use to improve family functioning. Be specific and support your response using the article you selected.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

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Required Resources

Readings

· Flamez, B. & Sheperis, C. J. (2015). Diagnosing and treating children and adolescents: A guide for clinical and school settings. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

• Chapter 5 “Autism Spectrum Disorder”
• Ali, M. M., Salleh, N. M.      (2008). Similar of different? Examining views on exceptionality among      individuals with and without special needs. International Journal of Diversity in Organizations,      Communities, and Nations, 7(6), 335–342.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Estell, D. B., Farmer, T. W.,      Irvin, M. J., Crowther, A., Akos, P., & Boudah, D. J. (2009). Students with      exceptionalities and the peer group context of bullying and victimization      in late elementary school  . Journal of Child and      Family Studies, 18(2), 136–150.
  © 2009 by HUMAN SCIENCES PRESS. Reprinted by permission of      HUMAN SCIENCES PRESS via the Copyright Clearance Center.
• Orfus, M., & Howe, N.      (2008). Stress appraisal and coping in siblings of children with special      needs. Exceptionality Education Canada, 18(3),      166–181.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Xiong, N., Yang, L., Yu, Y.,      Hou, J., Li, J., Li, Y., Liu, H., Zhang, Y., & Jiao, Z. (2011). Investigation of raising      burden of children with autism, physical disability and mental disability      in China  . Research in      Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(1),      306–311.
  © 2011 by ELSEVIER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY JOURNALS.      Reprinted by permission of ELSEVIER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY JOURNALS via      the Copyright Clearance Center.
• DSM-5 Bridge Document: Exceptionalities 

Optional Resources

• Rose, C. A., Espelage, D. L.,      Aragon, S. R., & Elliot, J. (2011). Bullying and victimization among      students in special education and general education curricula. Exceptionality Education International, 21(3),      2–14.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Roskam, I., Zech, E., Nils, F.,      & Nader-Grosbois, N. (2008). School reorientation of children with      disabilities: A stressful life event challenging parental cognitive and      behavioral adjustment. Journal of Counseling & Development, 86(2),      132–142.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Woods, A. G., Mahdavi, E.,      & Ryan, J. P. (2013). Treating clients with Asperger’s and      autism. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry &      Mental Health, 7(1), 1–8.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.