Evaluate the theoretical/conceptual support of the treatment
SPED 7010
Fad Treatments
Instructions
Prepare a 7 min presentation. Use the first part of the model proposed by Schreck & Miller (2010), p. 310-311, to evaluate its scientific support. Specifically:
- Evaluate the theoretical/conceptual support of the treatment, if any. If there is no theoretical support, provide the following information: What is the rationale of this treatment? What are its underlying assumptions? Why does it claim to be effective? Provide the sources of this information (internet, personal communications, magazines, etc.)
- Describe the treatment techniques. What procedures are involved?
- Describe the treatment’s effects and provide scientific evidence of these effects: Find one article published in a peer-reviewed journal during the last 5 years, demonstrating treatment effectiveness. Briefly present their procedures and data. If no empirical articles are found, provide any information supporting its effectiveness. Discuss the validity and accuracy of this information.
- Does the treatment cause harm? Research if there have been reported cases of illnesses, or unplanned harmful side effects. Provide data if any.
- Based on the information provided, conclude and justify if you would recommend this treatment to a family.
Rubric-
- Providing a theoretical background or rationale: 4 points
- Description of techniques and procedures: 4 points
- Scientific support of treatment effectiveness: 4 points
- Research on reported harmful side effects: 4 points
- Conclusion: 2 points
- Staying within the time limit: 2 points
Total: 20 points
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