Abnormal Behavior Week 4 Discussion (300-500 Words)

To prepare:

  • Review the neurodevelopmental disorders in the DSM-5.
  • Review the interactive media program Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study found in this weeks Learning Resources.
  • Review the interactive media program Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD): A Case Study found in this weeks Learning Resources.
  • Select one of these two neurodevelopmental disorders on which to focus for this Discussion.

 Post the following:

  • Based on the DSM-5 and the scholarly articles found in this weeks Learning Resources, define and explain the neurodevelopmental disorder exemplified in the case study that you selected.
  • Explain how and why some of the symptoms associated with neurodevelopmental disorders contribute to criminal behavior.
  • Explain the forensic psychological implications of this neurodevelopmental disorder.

Note: Your posts should be substantial (300500 words), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable within meaningful responses but cannot stand alone as a response.