ADHD A Psychological Disorder
Write a 7 page paper discussing the disorder in detail. Your paper should include the following items:
1. Definition of the disorder
2. Warning signs for parents and/or caregivers
3. Criteria for diagnosis of the disorder from the DSM-IV TR; include examples for each of the symptoms
4. Age of onset, type of onset (acute, episodic)
5. Relation to developmental milestones (talking, walking, socializing, etc.)
6. Significant findings related to
a. emotional impairment
b. biological findings
c. social implications
d. behavioral dysfunction
e. effects on family
7. Treatment options and best outcomes
8. References throughout paper
9. Reference page
Your paper should be written using APA style. Please use one-inch margins and double space your paper. Include an Abstract
Remember to correctly cite your resources throughout the body of your paper and include a reference page with at least 4 references. Three of the references must be from scholarly sources (i.e., journals, texts), not including the class text. Which is “Abnormal Child Psychology” 5th Edition by Eric J Mash and David A Wolfe, do not use this text book as a reference. Thanks.