The chosen case for this project follows a close friend of mine who has ADHD. They are 13 years old and have difficulty focusing in class and staying on topic. They do currently take medication but it doesn’t always help. I suspect they don’t take them consistently. They also show symptoms of ASD and OCD.
The paper needs to consist of gage following:
A descriiption of the chosen disorder and a comparison between normal brain function and the brain function of a person with the disorder
 An evaluation of the relationship between psychological and physiological aspects of the disorder and the resulting negative effects on daily functioning
 An assessment of the impact of recent technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
 Recommendations for appropriate treatment options and coping mechanisms for the selected case and other people with the disorder
 Preventative measures that may be employed for others who may be at risk for the disorder.
The following critical elements must be addressed:
Prompt
1. Cognitive Processes
a. What are some psychological aspects of cognitive processes? [PSY-634-01]
b. What are some physiological aspects of cognitive processes? [PSY-634-01]
c. What is the relationship between psychological and physiological aspects of cognitive processes? [PSY-634-01]
d. How does both psychological and physiological dysfunction negatively affect daily functioning? [PSY-634-01]
2. Technological Advancements [PSY-634-02]
a. How have recent advancements in technology impacted the field of cognitive neuropsychology?
3. Neuropsychological Function
a. What are the neuropsychological characteristics of a normal functioning brain? [PSY-624-03]
b. What neuropsychological disruptions occur in an individual diagnosed with the cognitive dysfunction of the chosen child or adolescent? [PSY-
624-03]
c. How does the neuropsychological functioning in a normal functioning brain compare to neuropsychological functioning with an individual
diagnosed with the cognitive dysfunction of the chosen child or adolescent? [PSY-624-03]
4. Diagnosis and Treatment
a. What neuropsychological methods would be appropriate in diagnosing and treating a common cognitive dysfunction? [PSY-634-04]
b. Does neuroimaging play a role in diagnosing and treating common cognitive dysfunction? Explain. [PSY-634-04]
c. What role does neuropsychological assessment play in diagnosing and treating common cognitive dysfunctions? [PSY-634-04]
5. Coping Mechanisms and Prevention Strategies
a. What types of coping mechanisms would you recommend for a child or adolescent experiencing these cognitive issues? [PSY-634-05]
b. How might cognitive issues be prevented in children or adolescents who may be at elevated risk for developing dysfunction? [PSY-634-05]
c. What role do the principles of cognitive neuropsychology play in developing coping mechanisms and prevention strategies for children and/or
adolescents who are at risk or are experiencing these cognitive issues? [PSY-634-05]