PCN_605_Wk_3_Assignment.docx Developmental Psychopathology Case Study Essay Grand Canyon University - PCN 605 In this essay, I will be discussing a case study involving Johnny, a 9-year-old boy who was brought to t
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PCN_605_Wk_3_Assignment.docx Developmental Psychopathology Case Study Essay Grand Canyon University - PCN 605 In this essay, I will be discussing a case study involving Johnny, a 9-year-old boy who was brought to the ER. Johnny was transported by a crisis mobile team who was called by the school. Johnny has no acute or chronic medical concerns and Johnny has had several visits to the principal's office due to disruptive behavior. Teachers have tried to redirect his behavior however he yells and uses bad language and when the teacher grabbed Johnny to take him to the principal™s office, he stabbed his teacher in the arm with a pencil. Because of this behavior both his parents and police were called, and the police determined that a crisis mobile team should be called in as he is currently a danger to others. As Johnny™s crisis therapist, one will assess his symptoms and diagnosis based on the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure (Child age 6-17) form. There will also be discussion regarding Johnny needing a referral and the diagnosis will be defined and detailed accordingly. Diagnosis While reviewing the DSM-5 form, there was mention that Johnny does have moderate problems paying attention when he is in class, doing homework, reading or playing a game, there also are mild symptoms of being more irritated and easily annoyed and he seems to be mildly angry, easily losing his temper. When putting all this information together, it is as if Johnny is dealing with ADHD (Schw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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