Identify evidence-based treatment models related to treating children or adolescents with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and special concerns.

Select at least 2 evidence-based treatments from each category:

• Developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Learning disabilities, like dyslexia or a reading disorder
• Special concerns, such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, bereavement, chemical dependency, or suicidal behavior

Prepare a 15- to- 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation describing these treatment models and why they are an effective way to treat clients with these specific disabilities.

Include the following in your presentation:

• A description of the evidenced-based treatment models
• Special concerns to be aware of in using these models with specific client types
• Criteria of the target population model it is designed to treat
• Key concepts of the treatment model
• Interventions used in the model
• The importance of communication to parents and/or family members of client posing the disability

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