Diagnosis: ADD, ADHD, and Autism
There is great controversy on the diagnosis of ADD, ADHD, and autism. The videos and readings for this unit explore the diagnosis criteria and interventions for these common childhood disorders.
For this discussion, choose one of the following scenarios:
You are a school social worker in an elementary school. Mrs. Jones is a first-grade teacher and it is her first year of teaching. She has referred 6-year-old James to you for a screening for ADD. She states that James is super busy and will not sit still in his seat and he is a ball of energy, and she cannot seem to keep his attention. Mrs. Jones has referred three boys within the first two weeks of school for an ADD assessment.
You are a social worker in a domestic violence shelter. Susan, one of your clients, has a three-year-old son (Steven) who is nonverbal and seems to display excessive anxiety and stress when they are in the family room or community dining room. Susan wants to know what is wrong with her child.
You are a social worker in a mental health center. Amanda is a 14-year-old female who was brought in by her mother, seeking assistance with her struggles in school. Amanda is currently failing all of her classes in school. Her mother states she does not understand this because Amanda has always been very smart. She just seems distracted. Amanda states she just cannot focus on her homework and therefore does not turn it in.
Based on your unit readings, videos, and knowledge, complete the following in relation to your chosen scenario:
State which case you chose (James, Steven, or Amanda) and provide a diagnosis as listed in the DSM-5.
Identify how would you assess for the diagnosis, including who would be involved with your assessment process.
Discuss your thoughts or beliefs on the process of diagnosis for these disorders within our society.
Discuss what intervention you provide for this diagnosis at both the micro and mezzo level. Include evidence-based research to back your intervention.
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