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Readingsuse Yourabnormal Psychologytext To Read The Following Chap

Readingsuse Yourabnormal Psychologytext To Read The Following Chap

Readingsuse Yourabnormal Psychologytext To Read The Following: · Chapter 10, "Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders," pages 274–284. . This section focuses upon Attention-Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. DSM-5 Review Use the DSM-5 to read the following:​ · In Section II, " Neurodevelopmental Disorders ." . Review the main diagnoses in these pages. 250 Words Diagnosing Children Review the following vignette: · The Vignette of Marcus Based on the information presented, address the following questions using headings to match content in each: 1. Which mental disorder would you consider to describe what is problematic for Marcus? 2. List the specific criteria from the DSM-5 that you believe Marcus meets, given the information you currently know about him. Be sure to review and include all required diagnostic criteria to make a diagnosis. Use the Differential Diagnosis Tool in your online DSM-5 from the library to determine the appropriate diagnosis. 3. What score would you document for Marcus, if Marcus' family completed the parent- or guardian-rated Level 1 crosscutting symptom measure? Include the specific information you included when coming up with this score. Support your ideas with references to the course texts, articles from this learning unit, or articles from peer-reviewed journals. THE VIGNETTE OF MARCUS The Vignette of Marcus: Marcus is a 10-year-old boy who has been struggling at school. During the past year he has frequently been distracted in class, and fidgety while in his seat. He often gets into trouble for not paying attention to the teacher, and has difficulty engaging in solitary activities such as reading or taking tests. He gets into trouble in school for talking too much, and for talking out of turn. While at recess, he continues to have difficulties standing still and taking turns. During class time, Marcus has difficulty following instructions and completing his work. He is easily distracted, does not pay attention to details, and frequently leaves his seat to interrupt the work of other students. Marcus continues to have difficulty at home. He spends the weekdays with his mother and two younger brothers whose ages are 5 and 7. He tries to help with many of the household chores his mother cannot tend to while she is at work full-time, but has difficulty following through. He seems to want to be helpful. He has some difficulty getting along with his brothers, and often will take their toys without asking. On the weekends, Marcus lives with his father, stepmother, his 11-year-old stepsister, and his 3-year-old half-sister. He describes his father and stepmother as being very strict, which causes some difficulty for Marcus. He has difficulties sitting still, which causes significant difficulty when he goes out to dinner or to other events with his father and stepmother. Marcus' teacher has met with his parents on several occasions to discuss his poor academic progress. She has expressed concern with the level of his academic skills in writing and math, as well as with his ability to control his energy and to 'fit in' with the others in his class. Both the teacher and school principal have recommended counseling for Marcus, and the parents' insurance plan will pay for 10 visits. Marcus' pediatrician has also suggested the possibility of medication.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will analyze the case vignette of Marcus to determine the most appropriate neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria, considering his behavioral and academic difficulties, and evaluate potential scoring for the Level 1 crosscutting symptom measure. The primary focus will be on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), given Marcus's prominent symptoms of distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which are characteristic of this diagnosis.

1. Appropriate Mental Disorder Diagnosis for Marcus

Marcus exhibits multiple symptoms indicative of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), predominantly the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation, but also with evidence of inattentiveness. His difficulties with fidgeting, trouble staying seated, and interrupting class activities reflect hyperactivity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). His inattention manifests as difficulty sustaining focus on tasks, frequent distractions, and trouble following instructions. His academic struggles, characterized by poor writing and math skills, further support an ADHD diagnosis, possibly compounded by executive functioning impairments (Barkley, 2015). Overall, the presentation aligns most closely with ADHD combined presentation, considering his hyperactivity and inattention symptoms disrupt his functioning across settings.

2. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria Met by Marcus

According to the DSM-5 (APA, 2013), to diagnose ADHD, the individual must exhibit at least six symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity for at least six months, to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and negatively impacts social, academic, or occupational activities. Marcus displays at least six symptoms of inattention, such as difficulty paying attention, losing focus during tasks, and being easily distracted (criterion A1). Additionally, he exhibits hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms, including fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated, talking excessively, and interrupting others (criterion A2).

Furthermore, these behaviors are present in more than one setting; at school and home, which supports the diagnosis (criterion B). The onset of symptoms occurs before age 12 (criterion C), since Marcus’s difficulties have been ongoing, including at school for over a year. The symptoms are evident in multiple contexts, affecting his academic performance and social interactions, satisfying criterion D. Lastly, symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder, though comorbid conditions should be considered. Therefore, Marcus likely meets the full criteria for ADHD, combined presentation.

3. Level 1 Crosscutting Symptom Measure Score and Supporting Details

If Marcus's family completed the parent-rated Level 1 crosscutting symptom measure, his scores would likely reflect elevated symptoms across relevant domains. Based on the vignette, significant inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity levels would be expected, leading to a high total score. For instance, his distractibility, trouble completing tasks, impulsivity, and hyperactivity contribute to elevated scores in attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and executive functioning domains.

Specifically, in the attention domain, Marcus’s difficulties sustaining focus and forgetfulness in task completion would raise scores. In hyperactivity/impulsivity, his frequent fidgeting, difficulty remaining seated during outings, and impulsive behaviors like interrupting would also contribute (Cochran et al., 2019). These elevated scores support the clinical impression of clinically significant ADHD symptoms, aligning with the DSM-5 diagnosis and indicating the need for intervention. The score would be high enough to warrant clinical attention, and likely falling within the moderate to severe range, considering the functional impairment observed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, based on the clinical presentation of Marcus, the DSM-5 criteria support an ADHD diagnosis, predominantly the combined presentation. his behaviors and academic challenges align with established diagnostic standards. Supporting assessment scores further confirm the clinical significance of his symptoms, emphasizing the necessity for behavioral and possibly pharmacological interventions to improve his functioning across settings.

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