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Student Choice

Due to the diversity of interests, contexts and professional goals of students enrolled in this course, this assignment provides students with the opportunity to:

• Select the condition of interest to them
• Select the age range (early childhood, childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood)
• Select the context for the practice (e.g., school, counselling setting)

The following section headings should be used when preparing your assignment. It is expected that you will use APA 7 Level 1 & 2 formatting for your headings.

1. Introduction (approx. 10% of word limit) (identifying the focus condition, age range, and context)

1. Description of selected condition (700 words approx.) (Synthesis of information for the specified age group)

1. Characteristics of disorder

1. Prevalence

1. Causes

1. Analyse the impact on individual development and functioning (e.g., social, communication; behavioural, emotional, physiological and cognitions etc).

1. Cultural and other relevant considerations

1. Assessment of selected condition (700 words approx.) (analysis of information about best practice for assessment)

1. Discuss the diagnosis of condition (e.g., diagnostic process and methods,

specialists required, concerns about the diagnostic process)

1. Discuss any other processes used in the assessment of the condition, such as ecological assessment, risk and protective factor analysis as outlined in literature and research

1. Description and analysis of specific intervention/support strategies (1000words approx..) (synthesis of information about best practice, evidence-based interventions)

1. Evaluate the best evidence-based practice interventions available for this condition at this developmental stage.

1. What developmental issues/challenges do the strategies address?

1. How and when are the strategies implemented? By whom? Where?  At what age are the strategies most effective?

1. What evidence-based strategies can specifically be applied in your

professional context?

1. What is the efficacy of the strategies? Note – you must evaluate the evidence base for each strategy discussed

1. Conclusion (approx. 10% of word limit)
2. Implications for professional practice (not included in the word limit)

1. Develop a two-page handout for professionals in your context (e.g., counsellors, teachers, mental health practitioners) about the selected condition. The handout should include a summary of information from the above sections 3, 4 & 5, and may include information about useful resources for practice (e.g., resources that contain advice for family members and teachers). Note: this handout is NOT included in the word count.

1. References

·         Referencing system – American Psychological Association (APA Style):APA 7thstyle is the only referencing style that will be accepted. USQ Library provides comprehensive information on how to use this style of reference.

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·         USQ APA Referencing Guide

·         Academic Literacy:  It is imperative that you conduct a spelling, punctuation and grammar check prior to submission.The assessment will not be assessed unless it meets minimum standards of academic literacy, including referencing. Avoid use of colloquial language and be professional and objective in your writing. It is normal academic practice to write in third person unless instructed otherwise. Always support your ideas and arguments with sound researched information. If you need support with literacy skills and academic writing you can access information and help through the Learning Centre link included below:

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·         Use page numbers and a footer which MUST include your name, student number, course code, assignment task 1.

·         Use headings and subheadings to structure your assignment and make it easy for the reader to follow the development of your response

·         Write in the THIRD PERSON

·         You can use diagrams within the assignment and include appendices if appropriate

·         All APA 7 formatting requirements must be met (headings, indents, margins, font size & type, line spacing)

·         Submissions over the word limit will be penalised 1 mark for every 10% over.

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the selected condition; (2) selected age range; and (3) professional context for working with individuals with the condition. The intended structure of the paper was clearly described.

the selected condition; (2) selected age range; and (3) professional context for working with individuals with the condition. The intended structure of the paper was clear.

Only minor gaps or misunderstandings.

1.     selected condition would be assessed in the nominated professional context (e.g., process, methods, specialists, concerns about this process); and

2.       impact of the condition/challenge on individual functioning and development is evaluated (e.g., the assessment of risk/protective factors, consideration of impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development)

1.     selected condition would be assessed in the nominated professional context (e.g., process, methods, specialists, concerns about this process); and

2.     impact of the condition/challenge on individual functioning and development is evaluated (e.g., the assessment of risk/protective factors, consideration of impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial

development)

1.     selected condition would be assessed in the nominated professional context (e.g., process, methods, specialists, concerns about this process); and

2.     impact of the condition/challenge on individual functioning and development is evaluated (e.g., the assessment of risk/protective factors, consideration of impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development)

1.     selected condition would be assessed in the nominated professional context (e.g., process, methods, specialists, concerns about this process); and

2.     impact of the condition/challenge on individual functioning and development is evaluated (e.g., the assessment of risk/protective factors, consideration of impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial

development)

methods,

specialists, concerns about this process). The work does not meet the standard for a pass.

and analysis of specific support strategies, and how they meet the learning

and social needs of individuals with the selected condition.

Analysis of the strategies may be lacking.

description of specific support strategies to meet the learning and social needs of individuals with the selected condition.  Analysis of the strategies is limited.

the following: (1) a summary of information from sections 3, 4 & 5 of the paper; and (2) information about useful resources.

of the following: (1) a summary of information from sections 3, 4 & 5 of the paper; and (2) information about useful resources.

There are some gaps.

following: (1) a summary of information from sections 3, 4 & 5 of the paper; and (2) information about useful resources. There are many gaps and/or some misunderstandings.

of information from sections 3, 4 & 5 of the

paper; and

(2)

information about useful resources. The work does not meet the standard for a pass.

Excellent academic writing style, uses third person, no contractions, highly appropriate word choices and good sentence structure. No errors in vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, or organisation

Document formatting including adherence to word limit is fully as per assignment instructions

Utilises 25 or more current sources of academic literature.

All sources are relevant & appropriate to essay content.

All sources are credible & authoritative.

All in-text citations & references are complete & formatted correctly according to APA 7th Ed standards

Very minor errors in vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, and/or organisation, which do not affect comprehension and readability

Document formatting including adherence to word limit is mostly as per assignment instructions. No more than 2 errors of formatting.

Utilises 20-25 current sources of academic literature.

Almost all sources are relevant & appropriate to essay content.

Almost all sources are credible & authoritative.

Almost all in-text citations & references are complete & formatted correctly according to APA 7th Ed standards

Writing is generally academic in tone but may occasionally lack some focus, integration and/or succinctness and may be minor errors or instances of ineffective use of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, and/or organisation. Overall comprehension and readability is good. Some ideas are not linked.

Some attempt to format document as per assignment instructions.

Word limit is (more than 10%) under or over that outlined in assignment instructions.

Utilises 15-20 current sources of academic literature.

Some (at least two thirds) sources are relevant & appropriate for essay content.

Some (at least two thirds) sources are credible & authoritative.

Most in-text citations & references are complete & formatted according to APA 7th Ed standards.

May be several errors and instances of ineffective use of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, academic tone, and/or organisation which obscure meaning some of the time

Adequate application of spelling, grammar & punctuation conventions, multiple errors present.

Many document format errors are present.

Word limit is significantly (more than 15%) under or over that outlined in assignment instructions.

Utilises 15-20 current sources of academic literature.

Some (at least two thirds) sources are relevant & appropriate for essay content.

Some (at least two thirds) sources are credible & authoritative.

Most in-text citations & references are complete & formatted according to APA 7th Ed standards.

The degree of errors in vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, word choice, academic tone, spelling, and/or organisation is such that it is difficult to know what the writer is trying to express.

Document not formatted as per assignment instructions.

No/limited attempt to meet word limit expectations (over or under by more than 20%).

The work does not meet the standard for a pass.

Utilises fewer than 15 current sources of academic literature.

Few or no sources are relevant & or appropriate for essay content.

Few or no sources are credible & authoritative.

Errors in APA 7th Ed standards for in-text citations & or reference list items.