week 9

Assignment Instructions

Use the template to create your fact sheet.

You may use a different template or format if you choose. For example, you may want to create your own, or you may find one on the Internet that you prefer. Just be sure to include all of the criteria needed for the assignment.

As you create the content for your fact sheet, think about who is meant to read it. For example, your fact sheet might be available to patients and clients in a physician’s or psychologists office. Youll want to design everything on your fact sheet to address that audience. This means that you do not need a title page or to put your name on the fact sheet. Place the name of the neurodiverse condition you will present front and center. This also means that youll remove instructions to replace with headings that are relevant to your audience. Once you place the name of the neurodiverse condition at the top of the template, follow the prompts to continue completing the fact sheet.

Choose a Neurodiverse Condition

Choose one of the neurodiverse conditions from the list below to address in your fact sheet. For a deeper understanding of these various diagnoses, consider reviewing the chapter on neurodevelopmental disorders in the DSM-5-TR:

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Note that students may not always disclose a particular diagnosis or they may not have a formal diagnosis. To enhance our learning environments, learning and teaching must be inclusive and address the needs of all students.

These four are categorized as specific learning disabilities. You may choose one of these for your assignment, or you may choose from the list of other conditions below this list.

• Dyslexia: A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
• Dysgraphia: A specific learning disability that affects a persons handwriting ability and fine motor skills.
• Dyscalculia: A specific learning disability that affects a persons ability to understand numbers and learn math facts.
• Dyspraxia: A disorder that causes problems with movement and coordination as well as language and speech.

Some neurodiverse conditions are not learning disabilities themselves but can cause obstructions in learning. You may use one of these diagnoses listed below for this assignment. Just be sure not to label it as a learning disability, but explain how, as a neurodiverse condition, it can influence learning.

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Autism spectrum disorder.
• Executive functioning disorder.

Complete the Fact Sheet

Include the following information on your fact sheet:

• The name of the diagnosis.
• Describe the characteristics of this neurodiverse condition. This can include the symptoms and facts related to the condition, such as statistics on its prevalence. Cite professional sources for the information on the description and facts about the condition. This will be approximately two paragraphs.
• Explain the impact of neurodiversity on individuals with this particular condition. This includes how it influences educational processes, and it can include the psychological impact on the learner. Youll need to cite professional organizations or information from scholarly articles. This will be approximately two paragraphs.
• Explain at least two educational or psychological interventions or strategies that can assist those with this neurodiversity in their learning. Youll need to cite professional sources and scholarly research articles to support these interventions. Provide about two paragraphs of information about each of the interventions or strategies.
• Apply evidence from research findings to support the educational interventions. Youll need scholarly research articles for this section. Youll present research findings that support the effectiveness of the interventions or strategies. Provide about one to two paragraphs of research findings for each of the interventions or strategies.

Also be sure to:

• Check your spelling and grammar.
• Include in-text citations and full references for all of your sources.

You may use images on your fact sheet if you would like. If you use images, follow these tips:

• Make sure that images do not overwhelm the information.
• Keep images smaller and make them highly relevant to the content.
• Avoid using generic images that do not enrich the understanding for your audience.
• Be sure to provide the source for your image or use one that is specifically labelled as free to use for these purposes.

Additional Requirements

To achieve a successful experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following standards:

• Format: Use proper spacing for readability between sections. Using short paragraphs (35 single-spaced sentences) for each section works best. Its also advisable to use visual aids or graphics. Keep images small so that they do not overshadow the content but complement or expand on the content.
• Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the psychological professions, using proper grammar and punctuation.
• Resources: Be sure to use credible professional sources to support the explanation of the neurodiverse condition and scholarly articles from professional psychology or educational journals to provide research findings as support for your intervention(s). You will likely need two professional sources, such as from textbooks or professional organizations, and at least two scholarly research articles. You may use additional professional and scholarly sources as needed. You are not limited to four sources.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to
• page on Campus for guidance.
• Length: Two pages (intended as the front and back of a single, 8 1/2″ x 11″ handout). You may use an additional page for references if needed.
• Template: Use the template for your handout.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply learning and cognitive psychology theories to educational practice.
• Summarize a neurodiverse condition.
• Explain the learning and psychological impact of a neurodiverse condition on individuals with the diagnosis.
• Competency 3: Apply research findings to topics and problem resolution in educational practice.
• Explain two educational or psychological interventions for a neurodiverse condition.
• Apply evidence from scholarly research findings to support three educational or psychological interventions for a neurodiverse condition.
• Competency 5: Communicate with clear purpose, organization, evidence, tone, and sentence structure.
• Address the assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
• Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors.