Neuropsychological and Neuroanatomical Changes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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21st Dec 2021

ESSAY INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

TOPIC:

Essay reviewing the neuropsychological and neuroanatomical changes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the evidence for effectiveness of management and rehabilitation for the condition.

ESSAY CONTENT:

Description/definition of condition (onset and course)
Incidence/Prevalence
Operationalisation/Classifications (e.g., mild, moderate, severe conditions)
Epidemiology (is the study of health and illness and related factors, e.g., mortality, morbidity, change/impact over time)
Description of neuropathology
Description of common neuropsychological/psychological deficits
Management, intervention and rehabilitation of condition: this should reflect the latest advances.
Reference list

Essay Content

How thoroughly did the student research the topic?
Is the research summarised current and relevant?
Does the student describe the onset and course of the condition?
Does the student operationalise the condition?
Does the student discuss the epidemiology of the condition?
Does the student accurately describe neuroanatomical changes associated with the condition?
Does the student accurately describe neuropsychological and psychological changes associated with the condition?
Does the student discuss evidenced- based management/intervention associated with the condition?