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Disability childhoodSelect one topic from the topic areas listed below. Research and discuss practices and strategies (interventions) employed when working with young children and adolescents. Also identify any specific professionals involved in the strategies (interventions) and their role.
Select one of the following
1) Cornelia de Lange syndrome
2) Sturge-Weber Syndrome
3) Rett’s Disorder
4) Autism Spectrum Disorder.In your paper you will need to:
1. Discuss the impact of the disability on an individual’s development. Incorporate an overview of the topic area with specific reference to the impact on an individual’s development from early childhood through to and including adolescence.
2. Also identify the following:
a. Examples of historical intervention strategies and why they are no longer used
b. Current intervention strategies and the reasoning behind them
For historical discussions ONLY – if you need to use references that are older than 5 years that is fine. Please ensure that you are using the most up-to-date information regarding current strategies (interventions)Marking criteria
The following is the marking criteria for this assignment
Criterion Qualities Rating
EX VG S M P TOT
Knowledge and skills
Credible supporting evidence for statements o/8
Content
• accurate description of;
• overview of the topic
• possible impacts of events or circumstances on areas of an individual’s development
• historical interventions
• current interventions & professionals involved
• demonstrated understanding of terms used
/16
Skills exhibited
• synthesis of information
• critical thinking
/8
Structure Systematic, concise and well-organized discussion including:
• introduction (aim, approach and scope of paper) not just rewriting the topic
• main body (appropriate headings and subheadings may be included). Sequencing th

e content of the paper so that it flows
• links are made between ideas and paragraphs
• summary/conclusion of the paper content
/4
Presentation Language use — coherent expression; accurate syntax; spelling; punctuation; vocabulary
Layout and readability — wide margins; paragraphing; page numbers; line spacing (1.5 min)
Reasonably within required word limit (2,000 words plus or minus 10%)
/4
Research and referencing Where references are used they must be cited correctly in both the body of the assignment and in a reference list (APA style unless identified on the title page).
The URLs or web addresses for each component/link discussed must be included and referenced appropriately.
Currency > 5yrs old = – 0.5 per reference/10
Total /50
Ex = excellent VG = very good S = satisfactory M = marginal P = poorThe currency, accuracy and depth of information will be assessed in all the identified areas. You will need to reference your sources of information. The references that you use must be no older than five years. A deduction of 0.5 marks will be deducted for each reference over five years old unless you are discussing historical occurrences. If you use reputable internet sites they must have been modified within the last five years (if you do not include the modification date the 0.5 will be deducted for each site used).preview of the answer…Rett’s Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in the brain’s grey matter. It was previously known as cerebroatrophichyperammonemia. The disease mainly affects kids belonging to the female gender but some cases have also been reported on male kids. The features of this disorder are a low rate of head growth and small feet and hands. Kids suffering from this disorder usually experience repeated hand movements that are stereotypedAPA 1830  words
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