Records indicated that Kxxx’s biological mother smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol during pregnancy. Kxxx was
Records indicated that Kxxx’s biological mother smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol during pregnancy. Kxxx was
The children were placed with a foster family. The school social worker informed the school social work intern that she has never witnessed Wendy in a more positive state. Wendy was thriving in her education as well as her physical appearances. Since Wendy’s mother completed a parenting class, the judge ordered that Wendy and her sister be returned to their biological mother. Wendy’s mother suffers from mental illness due to sexual…
Leo is a 14 year old Hispanic/African American male that has been referred to the agency for Wraparound services due to the severity of his issues by the Department of Children and Family Services. Leo has had a case open with the Department since he has been 9 years old. Leo has a sibling who is also identified in need of intensive services due to the trauma that they have both experienced in their early youth. This client has been diagnosed with Unspecified Mood Disorder with chronic PTSD and ODD.…
b) Extract of email from the nurse practitioner Ms. Jones prefers: Gerald W. Hall, Robins AFB, demonstrates the level of care provided through the military health system. I have requested and even offered to pay for a MD or a qualified specialist to see my daughter, but the Court and my ex-wife have refused to even consider a second opinion. “I have 1200 children I give care for, on average 30/day.” The nurse in spite of his incredible workload, and in accordance with the mother's desire, was able to quickly diagnose and prescribe ADHD medication to my youngest daughter with “ADHD”.…
Case Assessment Paper Introduction Crystal Taylor is a 14-year-old teenager who is placed in foster care together with her newborn son because he mother Florence is a drug addict. Crystal, herself, is also an active abuser of drug and alcoholic drinks that she has been consuming from the grade school. By her young age, Crystal has already had a rich and varied life experience including being a witness of her father's overdose, being sexually abused by her uncle at an early age and by other people at the teenage, and being beaten by her mother Florence, to name but a few. Crystal realizes her incapacity of raising a baby which is why she makes the decision to leave him in the foster house. Crystal has complicated family relationships that can…
When running into someone for the first time, people often inquire “who are you?” On the surface this question appears simple enough; you give your name, maybe a fact about why you are there, and the question seems to be satisfied. However, if you turn that question inward and ask “who am I?” you discover that what appeared to be a shallow puddle of a question is actually a great well of complexity. When asking the questions “who am I?”…
In this case study we follow Liam, a five-year-old boy from England through the BBC documentary “Living with ADHD”. Liam displays most of the symptoms of ADHD, specifically the hyperactive-impulsivity dimension of the disorder. By the end of the documentary we learn that Liam has mild ADHD and ODD. When analyzing Liam’s behavior through the cognitive-behavioral theory I will be accessing Liam’s cognitive and behavior during a specific event that is in the documentary. While accessing that specific event I will be identifying what triggers Liam to act a certain way, what the maladaptive schema, the automatic response Liam has, how Liam copes and Liam’s self regulation.…
How does technology change us, and is it bad In today’s modern society technology has become an important part of many people’s daily lives and unplugging is difficult. The problems that come with the oversaturation of technology and information have started to become apparent within today’s society. Humans are addicts for anything that seems good not knowing when to quit or how to self-moderate.…
BY Kareem Ahmed Mansour History of adhd The condition was first recognized as a disorder in 1902 by a British paediatrician Sir George Still. It was first named as "Defect of Moral Control." as most of the documented cases have the impulsive behaviour .…
The caseworker arrived at the residence and Ms. Stephens was upstairs with Kayden. I introduced myself, permission was granted to interview her, and she was provided a copy of a parent’s guide to an investigation. She said yes, she had some suicidal issues in the past and have openly and honestly talk to her husband and everyone about it asking for help. She said Michael used that against her later on and she has never acted on her thoughts. She said she had the thoughts, got some help, and got out of a bad situation.…
ADHD stands for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, it is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. ADHD causes inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Inattention means a person wanders off tasks, is disorganized, lacks focus, has problems following directions, and lacks persistence. Hyperactivity means a person will have a hard time staying still, which will lead them to move constantly. Also, the person may become restless, be hyper all the time, and won’t stop talking.…
There are two common disorders that affect the ability of a person to pay attention or focus on tasks. Though they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct differences that make them unique. One in called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and the other is called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Both of them cause a dysfunction in the brain 's ability to concentrate, but ADHD also causes a pronounced amount of excitation, which makes someone have an excessive amount of nervous energy all of the time. Sitting still or even getting a good night 's rest is very difficult for someone who has this disorder.…
In "Attention Deficit: the Brain Syndrome of Our Era" Richard Restak examines the brain 's ability to multitask and the consequences of multitasking. Restak states that our brains respond to all the technology around us such as television, movies, cell phones, e-mail, and the Internet. He claims that our brains are changing its organization and functions because of the modern world such as technology. The changes of the brain can be considered as both good and bad, but considering the future, I think the changes of the brain would not be for the better.…
Topic: ADHD Research Question: Which treatments show the most promise for ADHD? Thesis Statement: Although certain medications have been prescribed for many people that have been diagnosed with ADHD, drug treatment may not be appropriate for all people with ADHD. The reason that I chose this topic is because my son was diagnosed with ADHD, and of course I wanted to research this topic because I desire to educate myself on the subject, so that I am knowledgeable of the subject.…
ADHD can be a difficult disorder to live with for people who have this diagnosis, this can even impact the people who interact with these individuals every day. Families can have the largest impact and it can affect their way of life in many different ways especially in young children and adolescent’s school settings. “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with poor grades, poor reading and math standardized test scores, and increased grade retention. ADHD is also associated with increased use of school-based services, increased rates of detention and expulsion, and ultimately with relatively low rates of high school graduation and postsecondary education,” says the Academic and Educational Outcomes of Children with…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In the 1990 's the disorders, Attention-Deficit Disorder, which shortened is A.D.D., and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as A.D.H.D., was officially combined into one disorder which is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is also known as A.D/ H.D. Although many people today still call the disorder A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder mainly affects children and teens. It affects 3-5% of the children in school, although it is not unheard of an adult having A.D./H.D.…