Contributing or causal factors of developmental disabilities
Find a peer-reviewed article that discusses some of the contributing or causal factors of developmental disabilities in general or a specific developmental disability.
- Identify a specific developmental disability: Choose a disability you're interested in, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or intellectual disability.
- Use a reputable academic database: Search for peer-reviewed articles using databases like:
- PubMed: https://www.nih.gov/
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
- JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/
- Construct a search query: Combine keywords related to your chosen disability and "contributing factors" or "causal factors." For example, you might search for "autism spectrum disorder genetic factors" or "Down syndrome environmental causes."
- Refine your search: Use filters to narrow down your results based on publication date, authors, or journals.
- Evaluate the article: Once you find a relevant article, assess its quality by considering factors like:
- Peer review: Ensure it's been reviewed by experts in the field.
- Methodology: Evaluate the research methods used (e.g., experimental, observational).
- Results: Assess the strength and significance of the findings.
- Conclusions: Consider whether the conclusions are supported by the evidence.
Example search query: "Autism spectrum disorder genetic factors"
Potential peer-reviewed journals:
- Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
By following these steps, you should be able to find a suitable peer-reviewed article that discusses the contributing or causal factors of a specific developmental disability.