Jamel
Diagnostic Impression Based upon the teacher and parent’s observations, Jamel is apparently having some problems staying focused on tasks at hand including schoolwork, therefore his grades are suffering as each year passes. Including a thorough assessment, both the teacher and parents’ observations are important to consider (Carr, 2014). Jamel is at risk of not passing the fifth grade. It is apparent he is unable to concentrate and becomes distracted easily, yet he lacks the hyperactivity often associated with ADHD (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). ADHD is characterized by a pattern of inattention, impetuousness, and the inability to sit still for an extended period (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). His mother has self-reported that she often raises her voice to get his attention, resulting in negative affect. My diagnosis would be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Predominantly inattentive presentation 314.00 (F90.0), (APA, 2013). Listed below are his teacher and parent’s observations as it correlates to ADHD.
• Approach to schoolwork is chaotic, often fails to pay attention to details in his schoolwork
• Rarely focuses on one tack for longer than two to three minutes, has …show more content…
I would like to treat Jamel with a family based behavioral treatment plan that can be incorporated into his school environment. Using a family-based intervention can be effective in preventing academic and social problems in the future of Jamel (Carr, 2014). Observing the parent’s interaction with Jamel can be used to teach them child management skills. Working with Jamel to learn coping skills to manage his attention level and using a reward based plan to encourage Jamel to finish tasks is an example of a treatment plan that can be used at school and at home (Meyer & Weaver,
Diagnostic Impression Based upon the teacher and parent’s observations, Jamel is apparently having some problems staying focused on tasks at hand including schoolwork, therefore his grades are suffering as each year passes. Including a thorough assessment, both the teacher and parents’ observations are important to consider (Carr, 2014). Jamel is at risk of not passing the fifth grade. It is apparent he is unable to concentrate and becomes distracted easily, yet he lacks the hyperactivity often associated with ADHD (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). ADHD is characterized by a pattern of inattention, impetuousness, and the inability to sit still for an extended period (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2017). His mother has self-reported that she often raises her voice to get his attention, resulting in negative affect. My diagnosis would be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Predominantly inattentive presentation 314.00 (F90.0), (APA, 2013). Listed below are his teacher and parent’s observations as it correlates to ADHD.
• Approach to schoolwork is chaotic, often fails to pay attention to details in his schoolwork
• Rarely focuses on one tack for longer than two to three minutes, has …show more content…
I would like to treat Jamel with a family based behavioral treatment plan that can be incorporated into his school environment. Using a family-based intervention can be effective in preventing academic and social problems in the future of Jamel (Carr, 2014). Observing the parent’s interaction with Jamel can be used to teach them child management skills. Working with Jamel to learn coping skills to manage his attention level and using a reward based plan to encourage Jamel to finish tasks is an example of a treatment plan that can be used at school and at home (Meyer & Weaver,