Each student is required to complete an original research paper on an aspect of the human lifespan and include the effects of a mental illness or a physical/cognitive/intellectual disability that may occur during this time. You will select only  one time period (i.e. infancy, early childhood, adolescents etc.) and apply the disability to this developmental stage. Papers will include a title page, 3-5 content pages and a reference page for a total of 5-7 pages. Topics that must be covered include:
The developmental stage of the lifespan you have chosen
The developmental theory associated with this life stage, including personality, learning style and environmental factors that contribute to development at this stage
The disability chosen that may occur during this time period and why it is specific to this developmental period. 
The biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect functioning and behavior at this stage and the effect that the chosen disability has on these factors
ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum wellness with this disability during this life stage.
Note: All papers are to be in APA format and include a title page and reference page. Please review grading rubric before writing your paper.