Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement & Conclusion
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-5 page essay (excluding title page and reference page).
You should use a minimum of 2-3 sources in your Case
Assignment.
Assignment.
Choose one disability from the categories that we have learned about: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Brain Injuries, Genetic Conditions, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or
Intellectual Disabilities.
Intellectual Disabilities.
In the paper, please address the following prompts:
Explain what the disability is including the symptoms and signs of the disorder
Describe what is known about the causes of the disability you chose to research
Describe how the disorder you chose is diagnosed
Explain what is known about how the symptoms and disorder changes as the individual grows from infancy to childhood to adolescence, and towards
adulthood.
adulthood.
Writing Guidelines:
Cover page and reference page
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Cover page and reference page
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Paper should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism.
The content of the document (not including cover page and references) should be 3-5 pages long.
If you do not turn in your assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness.
If you do not turn in your assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness.