Assignment Instructions
Assignment Details
Last week you completed the learning activity on ADHD. For this assignment, please discuss, in detail, the case presented in that learning activity.
Your assignment should be a minimum 2- to 3-page paper discussing what you choose for the differentials, the diagnosis, and the treatment (include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments).
Be sure to include a minimum of two scholarly articles (within the last five years) in addition to your course material to support your discussion.
Be sure to include the rationale for your decisions. Discuss your choices compared to the expert opinions. Describe what you learned and how this will help you in your practice.
Assignment Requirements:
Before finalizing your work, you should:
· Be sure to read the assignment description carefully (as displayed above).
· Consult the grading rubric (located in Course Resources, Grading Rubrics submodule) to make sure you have included everything necessary.
· Utilize spelling and grammar checks to minimize errors.
Your writing assignment should:
· Follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
· Be well-ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
· Display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
· Use APA 7th edition format.
RUBRICS
Content of Paper
● Discusses chosen differentials, the diagnosis and treatment.
● Includes the rationale for decisions
● Discusses choices compared to the expert opinions.
● Describes what was learned and how this will help you in your practice.
● At least three pages body length (not including title and reference page)
● Demonstrates a well-articulated understanding of the subject matter in a clear, complex, and informative manner
● Develops content and theories are well
● Links content to the paper requirements and practical experience
● Includes relevant material that fulfills all objectives of the paper
● Uses at least three scholarly resources (less than 5 years old) that were not provided in the course materials
● Completes all instruction requirements
2 Analysis and Synthesis of Paper Content and Meaning
● Provides critical analysis in an accurate, clear, concise, and complete presentation of the required content
● Synthesizes information from scholarly resources
● Provides new information or insight related to the context of the assignment with both supportive and alternative information or viewpoints
● Completes all instruction requirements
3 Application of Knowledge
● Offers a multidisciplinary approach via scholarly resources
● Applies practice that is accurate and plausible
● Supports practice with additional scholarly resources
● Answers all questions posed within the assignment in a well-developed manner with citations for validation
● Completes all instruction requirements
4. Organization
● Provides well-organized content with a clear and complex purpose statement and content argument
● Includes an introduction and conclusion paragraph
● Provides concise writing with a logical flow of ideas
● Utilizes subheadings for ease of transition.
5. College-level academic writing
● Includes no more than three grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that do not interfere with the readability
● Is in APA format-including title page and reference page
● Meets the assignment length requirements
6. NU675_2402C_-2: Synthesize diagnostic testing based on the history and mental health assessment of pediatric/adolescent clients presenting with acute, chronic, and complex mental health disorders in the acute and/or primary care setting
Student work demonstrates an attempt to appraise diagnostic testing based on the history and mental health assessment for pediatric/adolescent clients presenting with acute, chronic, and complex mental health disorders in the acute and/or primary care setting. The content was thorough, was relevant to the topic, and illustrated critical analysis.
