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 (1000 words 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.