NR 606 Week 5 Discussion; Client - John Doe, 10 years old
Case Study Presentation
Client: John Doe, 10 years
old
Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Symptoms:
Characteristics of the body include narrow vermillion borders, short palpebral fissures, and a
smooth philtrum. Delays in growth and development, defined as being smaller than the 10th
percentile in terms of height, weight, and head circumference. Problems with reading, writing,
and arithmetic are examples of learning difficulties. Problems with behavior include impulsivity,
hyperactivity, and violence.
Deficiencies in executive function include difficulties in planning, organizing, and finding
solutions to problems (Vorgias et al, 2023).
Medical History:
Mother's history of alcohol use during pregnancy
Microcephaly and heart abnormalities are examples of congenital malformations.
Delays in development include those in speech and language as well as motor
skills Educational Background:
John is currently in the fourth grade. Reading and mathematics are particularly difficult subjects
for him in school. Because of his disruptive behavior in class, he has been expelled from school
more than once.
, Family History:
John's biological mother has a history of alcohol abuse.
There is no sign of John's father in this image.
Case Study Presentation
Client: John Doe, 10 years
old
Diagnosis: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Symptoms:
Characteristics of the body include narrow vermillion borders, short palpebral fissures, and a
smooth philtrum. Delays in growth and development, defined as being smaller than the 10th
percentile in terms of height, weight, and head circumference. Problems with reading, writing,
and arithmetic are examples of learning difficulties. Problems with behavior include impulsivity,
hyperactivity, and violence.
Deficiencies in executive function include difficulties in planning, organizing, and finding
solutions to problems (Vorgias et al, 2023).
Medical History:
Mother's history of alcohol use during pregnancy
Microcephaly and heart abnormalities are examples of congenital malformations.
Delays in development include those in speech and language as well as motor
skills Educational Background:
John is currently in the fourth grade. Reading and mathematics are particularly difficult subjects
for him in school. Because of his disruptive behavior in class, he has been expelled from school
more than once.
, Family History:
John's biological mother has a history of alcohol abuse.
There is no sign of John's father in this image.
