Assignment: boys/girls background

Assignment: boys/girls background
Assignment: boys/girls background
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As you are probably aware, the rate of diagnosis of Autism and related disorders is increasing significantly. Watch the video above and do an internet search of some of the recent articles published on this topic. Write a 1 to 2 page reflection paper addressing the following issues:
Who is most commonly diagnosed (boys/girls, ages, background,etc.)?
What are the explanations for the increase in the number of cases being diagnosed?
Describe the most effective treatments, including why earlier screenings can be beneficial.
What do YOU think may be contributing to the rise in this disorder?
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis of your selected case, in which you demonstrate an application of clinical psychology in a real-world situation.
Address the following items:
Provide a brief overview of your selected case.
Discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in your selected case.
Use your selected case study to explain which interventions would be appropriate in the field of clinical psychology. For each intervention you select, provide the following:
The rationale for selecting the intervention
What would be done
Who would be involved
In what setting the intervention would occur
Which area the intervention is targeting, such as biological, psychological, or social factors
Use information from at least three peer-reviewed publications to support your points.
Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines, including a reference page.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autismaffects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today.