Each student will have an individual topic chosen from under one of the categories of disability under IDEA. The focus of the report will require students to design a case study of a child with special needs.

*****THE TOPIC IS ODD:OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER****

The paper should be 7 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page and should include an initial section of overview information and then a section about the case study. candidates will be asked to create a hypothetical “textbook” case study, meaning a case study whose characteristics are backed up by the research on the disorder.

*****THE CHILD USED FOR THIS STUDY MUST BE THE PREK AGE OF 4 YEARS OLD****

The report must include the following:

Research the disorder with a minimum of 5 sources (class texts required, current professional journals, websites)
Overview – Discuss the following factors as they are related to a specific disability:
1-Definition and description of disorder
2-The causes, diagnostic tools and treatments associated with the disorder,
Developmental milestones of children with this disability as compared to children without this disability. Focus on milestones within these areas: Sensory, motor, social-behavioral, cognitive, language, speech

Case Study –
1-Educational program specifically addressing your case study
Family History and cultural background of the case study?
2-How does this disability impact a student’s educational needs?
3-What are the student’s strengths, interests and protective factors?
4-What learning style may best suit this child, what classroom accommodations and modifications should the teacher use to support the student’s needs?
5-What should we expect regarding testing modifications or related services
Social/ Behavioral needs specifically addressing your case study
6-How might this disability affect relationships in the home and school?
7-What strategies should be in place to support this child’s behavior, self-esteem and friendship?

****ALL AREAS LISTED MUST BE WRITTEN ABOUT****
****THE FACT SHEET ALSO UPLOADED IS TO BE USED ****

Sites to be used and referenced

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20375831
  • https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=a234ad9aa877cd4e6604ed6f70e407abac76c271
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0890856709608388
  • https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/odd-in-children#treatment
  • https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/defiant-children
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557443/