Describe two educational and therapeutic interventions proven to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Provide examples

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Answer the following essay questions in at least 3 paragraphs. Explain in your own words. Use citations when using information from the textbook. (APA Style)

This test is 30 points, 5 points each question.

  1. Although ADA accomplished a great deal on behalf of people with disabilities in the past 2 decades, much remains to be done. Identify and discuss 3 key areas where attention is needed from policy makers, business and the community if we are truly to improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities.
  2. Describe two educational and therapeutic interventions proven to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Provide examples
  3. What are some ways that educators and the support team can encourage the integration of students with severe disabilities into the community through functional skills? Explain and provide examples.
  4. What are the differences between using a culturally and linguistically responsive model VERSUS a deficit model? How does each one affects the assessment and interventions of CDL children?
  5. Explain how behavior and emotion can affect the achievement of students with specific learning disabilities. Describe at least 2 strategies for addressing these concerns.
  6. Case Study- ELLA

When Ella was 4 years old, she had a near-drowning incident that resulted in a significant brain injury. Now Ella is a 15-year-old high school student. She enjoys school but often struggles to understand instructions given to her by teachers and has difficulty concentrating for long periods. Ella dreams of becoming an actress and would like to go to acting school, but her parents are apprehensive about her plans since she would have to move on her own to attend school.

  1. What type of disability does Ella demonstrates? Explain the characteristics of this from of disability.
  2. What type of interventions should Ella be receiving in her school?
  3. As a teacher or psychologist, how would you deal with Ella and her parents? What would be your recommendations?

What is your diagnosis of Gary? This is your first session/intake, so your information is limited to the above. (20 points: rationale; proper use of diagnostic coding; one-page discussion)

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Gary is a 39-year-old male who comes into your office complaining of a variety of life stressors. To begin with, he lists the following:

  • weight gain of approximately twenty pounds
  • insomnia and interrupted sleep
  • decreased self-esteem
  • general fatigue
  • moodiness and irritability
  • anxiety
  • loss of appetite followed by increased eating
  • decreased libido
  • feelings of guilt stemming from loss of income due to economic troubles (business owner)

Gary has been married to his wife for twelve years. The marriage has had its ups and downs, but it is intact and relatively happy. Gary’s wife is a successful business owner with many irons in the fire and a healthy income (six figures). As is the case for Gary, his wife has to put the majority of her income back into her business ventures. The economy has taken a toll on the couple’s savings and investments, as well as on the way of life to which the two have been accustomed (doing and buying all they wanted—for an upper-middle income household).

Gary holds a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. He obtained his MBA and has ventured out in his own business. He has one full-time employee and a receptionist/data entry person who works hourly. He recently moved from a home office, which he shared with his wife, to a new office that has space for his employees. The office is large enough to be used as a meeting space for his clients. His list of clients has grown, yet the clients tend to pay later than Gary desires (60 days or more), and he often has to have his virtual accounting office prompt them for payment.

Gary has to have a good cash flow in order to pay his employees, pay off his bills, and meet his family obligations. Due to a pre-existing health condition (his wife has a chronic illness), his health care premium is enormous (over $1K per month for his family plan alone). This does not include the premium Gary must pay for his full-time employee. Gary’s wife paid the family health care premium on her own plan for over two years. It cost her $1,600 per month to carry the entire family (which she did with no complaints).

Gary took over the premium, as he felt that his wife had carried that nearly $2K per year burden alone while he built his company. She had also covered all the expenses he was not able to pay during that time. Gary has stated that he could not have embarked on his private venture without his wife’s support (financial and otherwise). He feels that this has put a strain on his marriage in these stressful economic times.

Gary and his wife have two children, ages 6 and 9. Both are healthy, smart, obedient, fun, and well-behaved, per his report. Gary has no concerns regarding the children at the time of his visit. His wife works very hard to support the family and take care of the children. While Gary works most days from 8 a.m. to any and all hours of the evening, his wife does “double duty,” making nearly 200K and acting as a stay-at-home mother.

Gary feels that his wife’s deteriorating health stems from her attempts to do it all and be there for the children and him. While his wife does not complain, he feels and understands that she must resent him for her 24/7 work schedule that has been set to accommodate his business. As the economy has declined, Gary has felt his overall physical, emotional, professional, and personal state in decline.

Gary comes to your office asking you to help him regain control of his situation and make a plan to turn this cycle of decline around. Your assignment is to analyze Gary’s case and give this client a preliminary diagnosis using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10 link) provide a diagnosis.

Then, you will discuss your rationale for each decision using the knowledge you have gained in your studies. You will include homework assignments for this client in order to anchor his commitment to treatment and help him attain results.

Your paper will be around 6–8 pages.

Your directions for this case:

  • What is your diagnosis of Gary? This is your first session/intake, so your information is limited to the above. (20 points: rationale; proper use of diagnostic coding; one-page discussion)
  • What are the key symptoms that led you to your diagnosis or treatment concern? Explain and be specific. (15 points: rationale; one-page discussion)
  • What are your treatment goals for Gary? (20 points: rationale; one-page discussion)
  • What are Gary’s strengths as you see them (look for these to assist you in being a good helper for him)? (15 points: rationale; one-page discussion)
  • What are areas for improvement for Gary? (15 points: rationale; one-page discussion)
  • What two homework assignments will you give Gary to work on for his next appointment with you? (7.5 points: rationale; one-page discussion)
  • What are some areas you will explore next (e.g., Gary’s relationship with his wife; professional goals)? (7.5 points: rationale; one-page discussion of your reasons for wanting to find out this information)

Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library, in addition to those required for this week.

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Case Analysis – Treatment Format

Prior to beginning work on this week’s journal, read the PSY650 Week Four Treatment Plan ,Preview the document Case 15: Borderline Personality Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Borderline Personality Disorder in Sneed et al., . (2012). Please also read the Rizvi, et al. (2013), “An Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Professional Psychologists,” Harned, et al.  (2013), “Treatment Preference Among Suicidal and Self-Injuring Women with Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD,” Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice,”  and Luxton, et al. (2011), “mHealth for Mental Health: Integrating Smartphone Technology in Behavioral Healthcare” articles.

Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study. In your paper, include the following.

  • Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Bank’s and the interventions utilized in the case.
  • Describe the concept of dialectical behavior therapy, being sure to include the six main points of this type of treatment.
  • Explain Dr. Banks’s primary goal during the pre-treatment stage and how Dr. Banks related this to Karen in her initial therapy sessions.
  • Describe the two formats that Dr. Banks told Karen would be part of her treatment program.
  • Describe the focus of the second and third stages of treatment.
  • Assume the role of a consulting clinical or counseling psychologist on this case, and recommend at least one technology-based e-therapy tool that would be useful. Explain liability issues related to delivering e-therapy consultation, supporting your response with information from the Miller (2006), “Telehealth Issues in Consulting Psychology Practice” article.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment interventions implemented by Dr. Banks supporting your statements with information from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library, in addition to those required for this week.
  • Recommend three additional treatment interventions that would be appropriate in this case. Use information from the Sneed, Fertuck, Kanellopoulos, and Culang-Reinlieb (2012), “Borderline Personality Disorder” article to help support your recommendations. Justify your selections with information from the case.

The Case Analysis – Treatment Format

  • Must be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library in addition to the article required for this week.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

What is the nature of the world? Is it orderly or chaotic, intelligible or absurd, good or evil (or something else), eternal or finite?

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I need a Christian Worldview Essay completed in APA format (5 pages).

The Essay should include the following  and information on the attachment see attachment please:

Cite the following in the Essay:

COMPARE/CONTRAST PERSONAL WORLDVIEW WITH BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW

EVALUATE IMPLICATIONS OF PERSONAL WV FOR CAREERS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Include the following in your wolrdview:

1. What is ultimate reality?

2. What is the nature of the world? Is it orderly or chaotic, intelligible or absurd, good or evil (or something else), eternal or finite?

3. What is the nature of human beings? Are we good or evil or amoral?

4. What is the source of the problem or problems we face?

5. What is the solution to the problem problems we face?

Reference the following in your view:

“What is the ultimate reality?” which leads to a discussion of “The Nature of God”

2. “Is the world temporary or eternal, good or evil?” which leads to a discussion of “The Nature of the world”

3. “Is there a soul in humanity? Are people naturally good or evil?” These questions lead to an examination of “The Nature of Humanity”

4. “Why is life so hard? Is there right and wrong?” These questions will help focus on “The Problem of Life”

5. “Can we find peace in life?” which leads to a discussion of “The Biblical Solution.”

 

Please submit a rough draft to me before finalizing.  If the Essay does not include everything it will not be accepted.