Autism / Changing Child's Behavior
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A 5 page analysis of three journal articles, each focusing on a different process for changing the behavior of children with autism. Two articles are 'review of the literature' types, one dealing with Cognitive Behavior Modification, the other dealing with Visuo-Spatial Cues; the third article is a case study teaching preschoolers self-monitoring techniques. All three present valuable information in this field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Autism1.rtf
Essay Title: Autism / Changing Child's Behavior

Autism According to Uta Frith
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This 5 page paper critically evaluates Frith's "Autism: Explaining the Enigma." Autism is discussed in a general sense. No additional sources cited.
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Essay Title: Autism According to Uta Frith

Autism: Family and the Therapeutic Goal
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A 5 page examination of the considerations that autism entails from both a patient and a family perspective. This paper emphasizes that family involvement in the treatment plan is a critical component in enhancing not just patient but family welfare as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: Autism: Family and the Therapeutic Goal

BARON-COHEN, MALE BRAIN AND AUTISM
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This 9-page paper deals with Simon Baron-Cohen's theories of autism and "male-wired brain." The paper discusses the theories, defines autism and then points out what the critics are saying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: BARON-COHEN, MALE BRAIN AND AUTISM

Basics of the Insanity Defense
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10 pages. This paper explains some theories of the insanity defense used in a court of law, including the first use of the insanity defense, some cases that actually used the insanity defense, and personal opinions regarding the use of the insanity defense. Note to student: This model paper gives the facts and findings of the pertinent research, but the personal opinions of the insanity defense is one the student will want to include based on his or her own feelings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAinsne.wps
Essay Title: Basics of the Insanity Defense

Beck Depression Invetory
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A 4 page research paper that offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory. The writer draws on the Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook to offer reviews and discussions of this psychometric instrument's reliability and validity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: Beck Depression Invetory

Behavior Disorders In Children
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This 7 page paper begins with the DSM-IV definition of disruptive behavior disorders and then discusses the three groups of disorders: conduct disorder (CD), opposition defiant disorder (ODD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Each is discussed in terms of incidence, symptoms, causes and treatment interventions. Also included are comments regarding the costs of these disorders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: Behavior Disorders In Children