Disorders of Development or Aging

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 15 and 17 in the course text, as well as the article titled "Ethical Considerations in Geriatric Neuropsychology," and view Dr. Chung's Ted Talk, Autism - what we know (and what we don't know yet).

Pick a disorder of brain development (e.g., onset during childhood) or aging (e.g., dementia due to a neurodegenerative disorder).

Explain the symptoms, how the diagnosis is made (e.g., findings on brain imaging, laboratory testing, etc.), the neurobiological basis for the disorder (e.g., CNS structures involved and neurotransmitters), and current treatment options (including mechanism of action for any drug therapies).

You must use a minimum of two peer-reviewed articles in your discussion to support your statements.

Guided Response: You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion.

In your response you must comment on the neurobiological basis for the disorder that your classmate has described as well as at least one current and relevant research study related to diagnosis or treatment of the disorder.