a.Create a case study presentation for a client between the ages of 8 and
17 years of age based on your assigned diagnosis. Describe the
symptoms that meet the criteria for the diagnosis, and include
pertinent medical, educational, and family history.
Alisha is a 13-year-old female who presents for evaluation of symptoms
related to diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a
persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity which
interferes with functioning. Alisha was a 40 week gestation without any
noted complications however mom does admit to smoking 2 – 3 cigarettes
daily. Mom denies any substance abuse history or maternal family history
of ADHD. No documented medical conditions or surgeries. Immunizations
are up to date including COVID-19 vaccine.
Alisha lives in a single parent home in rent-controlled housing. Mom works
2 jobs to make ends meet and dad does not play an active role in her care.
There is one older sibling in the home a fraternal twin brother. Alisha’s
symptoms meet the ADHD diagnostic criteria according to the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). She is in
the 7th grade in a charter school program. She has always had academic
issues and frequent calls home related to not paying attention and
inability to sit still. She reports a hard time concentrating and or being able
to pay attention in class. Teacher reports she often interrupts and
generally disorganized. She is frequently unprepared for class reporting
lost or forgotten homework. Alisha’s grades have continued to decline,
and she has been assigned detention almost weekly and has even received
suspensions from school related to behavior issues.
b. Based on the case, identify pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic
treatments you would recommend. Provide support from a scholarly
source to support your decision.
Pharmacologic treatment: for ADHD are primarily intended to address its
symptoms . Methylphenidate ( Ritalin ) is frequently used for ADHD
because it helps to improve concentration , increase focus and attention ,
and decrease impulsivity ( Plowden et al. , 2022 ) .
17 years of age based on your assigned diagnosis. Describe the
symptoms that meet the criteria for the diagnosis, and include
pertinent medical, educational, and family history.
Alisha is a 13-year-old female who presents for evaluation of symptoms
related to diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a
persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity which
interferes with functioning. Alisha was a 40 week gestation without any
noted complications however mom does admit to smoking 2 – 3 cigarettes
daily. Mom denies any substance abuse history or maternal family history
of ADHD. No documented medical conditions or surgeries. Immunizations
are up to date including COVID-19 vaccine.
Alisha lives in a single parent home in rent-controlled housing. Mom works
2 jobs to make ends meet and dad does not play an active role in her care.
There is one older sibling in the home a fraternal twin brother. Alisha’s
symptoms meet the ADHD diagnostic criteria according to the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). She is in
the 7th grade in a charter school program. She has always had academic
issues and frequent calls home related to not paying attention and
inability to sit still. She reports a hard time concentrating and or being able
to pay attention in class. Teacher reports she often interrupts and
generally disorganized. She is frequently unprepared for class reporting
lost or forgotten homework. Alisha’s grades have continued to decline,
and she has been assigned detention almost weekly and has even received
suspensions from school related to behavior issues.
b. Based on the case, identify pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic
treatments you would recommend. Provide support from a scholarly
source to support your decision.
Pharmacologic treatment: for ADHD are primarily intended to address its
symptoms . Methylphenidate ( Ritalin ) is frequently used for ADHD
because it helps to improve concentration , increase focus and attention ,
and decrease impulsivity ( Plowden et al. , 2022 ) .
