Signature Assignment about AUTISM (Pediatric)
Instructions: write a three-to-five-page paper in APA format 7th edition with the following sections and level 2 headings:
Introduction
-Brief overview of pediatric health
-Introduce the disease condition chosen
-Importance of understanding the condition
Presentation of Condition
-Describe the condition chosen and its pathophysiology.
-What signs/symptoms are identified in the patient that can be found?
-Identify if there can be presentation variations based on culture, race, ethnicity, age, etc.
Diagnosis of Condition
-Diagnostic testing (include imaging, labs, and other necessary evaluations based on condition)
-Clinical evaluation via medical history and physical examination
Treatment of Condition
-Medications
-Treatments
-Managing symptoms (if needed)
-Non-pharmacological treatments (if applicable)
Potential Health Risks if Left Untreated
-Physical and mental health risks
Recent Evidence-Based Advancements in Condition
-Choose one evidence-based treatment that has shown to improve condition within the last 5 years.
-Briefly summarize the treatment and results.
Conclusion
-Recap points discussed in paper
-Importance of management and early diagnosis (if applicable)
