1. Discussion: Neuropsychological disorder
Discussion: Neuropsychological disorderDiscussion: Neuropsychological disorderThis
assignment is an analysis of the neuropsychological disorder that supports your Final
Project. You will create an outline of the main points of your Final Project, using your
selected neuropsychological disorder as approved by the instructor in Week One. The Final
Project Outline should be organized into three sections, each main section having required
components. This outline is both an analysis of your topic as well as a tool to ensure that
you are on the right track with your Final Project. The more information you provide, the
more feedback you will receive from your instructor, which will be helpful as you write
your Final Project.Final Project- Outline ComponentsIntroductionSuccinct thesis statement
(one or more sentences detailing the focus of your Final Project and informing the reader
about your topic and the scope of your paper)Define the type of disorderORDER NOW FOR
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PAPERSNeurologicalPsychologicalNeuropsychologicalDiagnostic criteriaWhat components
must be present for the disorder to be diagnosed?Include physical and psychological signs
and symptoms.Reason(s) why you chose this topicPersonal experienceProfessional
experienceOther reasonEpidemiologyWho is affected?Are they
young/old?Male/femaleRural/urbanEthnicitiesDiscussionDetailed description of the
disorderSigns and symptomsEpidemiologyAny subtypes of the disorderDetailed description
of the natural history of the disorderHow the disorder develops over time with
treatmentHow the disorder develops over time without treatmentMethods used to
diagnose, evaluate, and manage the disorderInitial diagnosis (e.g., physical exam, imaging
and/or laboratory testing, special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric
testing)Ongoing management (e.g., physical exam, imaging and/or laboratory testing,
special studies, psychological evaluation, psychometric testing)Risk
factorsGeneticsLifestyleEnvironmental factorsOther causative
factorsKnownTheorizedNervous system structures and/or pathways involved in the
disorder (detailed information regarding the underlying pathology as it applies to these
structures and functional pathways)Neurotransmitter(s) and receptor system(s) involved
in the pathology of the disorderCurrent treatment optionsDrug (pharmacologic)
therapiesNonpharmacologic therapies (including psychological and other therapeutic
services)Type of care providers (e.g., medical, nursing, therapists)Type of healthcare setting
(e.g., hospital, home, outpatient, nursing facility)Future areas of researchTreatment
optionsEvaluation and diagnostic methods for initial diagnosisIncreasing knowledge
2. relating to etiology and pathologic processesConclusionThe conclusion reaffirms your
initial thesis statementThe conclusion may be one or more paragraphs that use the material
you have discussed in the paper to support the validity of your synthesis and elaborate on
the theme of your paperWriting the Final Project OutlineThe Final Project Outline:Must be a
minimum of 2 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Cente
