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In recent years, there have been reports linking autism to vaccinations. After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, address the following in a well-written discussion post:
- Explain the controversy regarding vaccines as a possible cause of autism spectrum disorder.
- Does the current US based research the “other causes” of autism better explain autistic spectrum disorder?
- Use US scholarly journal articles to explain your response.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
- All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
Read
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)
- Mash, E. J., Wolfe, D. A., & Williams, K. N. (2023).
- Chapter(s) 5 & 6
- Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., Moore, B. A., & Talaga, M. C. (2021).
- Chapter(s) 6 & 7
- Tusaie-BC, K., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2022).
- Chapter 11 (Pediatric Pointers only)
- Chapter 16 pp. 383-413
- St. Thomas University. (2023). NUR 630 Psychiatric Management II [slides].
- McClellan, J., Stock, S., & American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI) (2013). Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with schizophrenia. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 52(9), 976–990. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.02.008Links to an external site.
- Volkmar, F., Siegel, M., Woodbury-Smith, M., King, B., Mccracken, J., & State, M. (2014). Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 53(2), 237–257. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.10.013Links to an external site.
- Chapter(s) 5 & 6
- Chapter(s) 6 & 7
- Chapter 11 (Pediatric Pointers only)
- Chapter 16 pp. 383-413