Preview

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Better Essays
Open Document
Open Document
2477 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ken Wilson’s Case
Adapted from Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology 9th ed., by Oltmanns, Martin, Neale & Davidson, 2012.

Case History:

Ken Wilson is a 7-year-old, first-grader who has been referred by his mother to a child psychology clinic. She explained that Ken was having trouble at school, both academically and socially.
Ken’s parents had been married for 12 years. His father was a business manager, and his mother, a homemaker. Ken was the middle of three children; his older sister was 9, and his younger brother was 4. Neither sibling was having any apparent problems. Mrs. Wilson had a full-term pregnancy with Ken. The delivery was without complication, although labor was fairly long. According to his parents, Ken’s current problems began in kindergarten. His teacher frequently sent notes home about his disciplinary problems in the classroom. In fact, there had been concerns about promoting Ken to the first grade. The final result was a “trial promotion.” Everyone hoped that Ken would mature and do much better in first grade, but his behavior became even more disruptive. Ken’s mother had received negative reports about him from his teacher several times over the first 2 months of school. His teacher reported that he didn’t complete his work, was disruptive to the class, and behaved aggressively.
Ken’s parents described him as a difficult infant, much more so than his older sister. He cried frequently and was described as a colicky baby by their pediatrician. He did not eat well, and his sleep was often disturbed and restless. As Ken grew, his mother reported even more difficulties with him. He was into everything. Verbal reprimands, which had been effective in controlling his sister’s behavior, seemed to have no effect on him. When either parent tried to stop him from doing something dangerous, such as playing with an expensive vase or turning the stove off and on, he would often have a temper tantrum that included throwing things,

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Randy At-Risk Assessment

    • 1362 Words
    • 6 Pages

    There were five areas that both his mother and teacher rated Randy in the At-Risk or Clinically Significant range. These areas were Hyperactivity, Atypicality, Adaptability, Social Skills and the Content Scale area of Executive Functioning. His mother and teacher rated him in the At-Risk in Hyperactivity. An At-Risk score here suggests that…

    • 1362 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Jim Frederick’s book “Black Hearts” explores the harrowing account of soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 502nd Infantry Regiment during their deployment in 2005-2006 through Iraq’s “Triangle of Death”. The story is one of failed leadership at all levels, resulting in broken bonds between brothers, drug abuse, and ultimately the rape and murder of an Iraqi family. The soldiers’ descent into complete isolation was brought on by not only dire combat situations, but also a complete disregard for their mental health by higher. This essay will compare and contrast the roles of SSG Eric Lauzier and SFC Jeff Fenlason, and how their leadership had a positive or negative effect on their subordinates.…

    • 498 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    It is strongly encouraged that prior to any intervention sessions, the teacher should set a date to meet with Jerry’s mom and explain both the pros and cons of Jerry performance in the classroom setting. Both the teacher and Jerry’s mom should come up with realistic solutions in helping Jerry becoming more a more effective student.…

    • 1749 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    Corner, R. J. (2005). Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 (4th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.…

    • 732 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    “Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology” Oltmanns Thomas F. Neale John M. Davison Gerald C. John Wiley & Sons 2003…

    • 1457 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    Jim Case Study

    • 1122 Words
    • 5 Pages

    References: Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, J. M. (2010). Abnormal Psychology (14th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection.…

    • 1122 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Battle of Tannenberg The Battle of Tannenberg took place in German East Prussia, from August 26, 1914 to August 31, 1914 and was an engagement between the Russian and German Empires. This was one of the first major battles of World War I. The battle was fought by the German Eighth Army and the first and second armies of Russia (Ducksters).…

    • 644 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Appendix a - 2

    • 1811 Words
    • 6 Pages

    C. Comer, R. J. (2011). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (6th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.…

    • 1811 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Better Essays

    References: Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, J. M. (2013). Abnormal psychology (15th ed). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall.…

    • 1737 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Better Essays

    Psy 270 Depression Paper

    • 1015 Words
    • 5 Pages

    References: Comer, R. J. (2011). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (6th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.…

    • 1015 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Best Essays

    The Therapeutic Frame

    • 2984 Words
    • 12 Pages

    Kring, A., Johnson, S., Davison, G. & Neale, J. (2009). Abnormal psychology. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.…

    • 2984 Words
    • 12 Pages
    Best Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    | Well my interest is that I just found out that I have ADD and would like to know they Symptoms, treatment beyond medication and other help that may help me understand this disorder and how it work and how to overcome this disorder and be able to be successful.…

    • 595 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Better Essays

    Psy/270 Depression Paper

    • 1136 Words
    • 5 Pages

    References: Comer, R. J. (2011). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (6th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.…

    • 1136 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Better Essays

    References: Comer, R. J. (2011). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (6th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.…

    • 1100 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Joseph is a fourth grade student who is having a hard time staying out of trouble during lunch and on the playground. Joseph is referred to the social worker for a functional behavioral assessment because of his acting out by hitting other students and pushing them. Joseph is living with his maternal grandmother since both of his parents are incarcerated. Joseph has a history of being physically and emotionally abused as a child. Joseph does not appear to have many friends in school and doesn’t get along well with his three other sibling either. Joseph often complains of having a stomach aches in the mornings and around lunch time. Joseph has been taken to a physician and they have ruled out any medical problems. In the assessment we will come up with an intervention plan for Joseph to hopefully get him back on the right track in school and hope that he will make better choices and learn to make new friends.…

    • 2059 Words
    • 59 Pages
    Powerful Essays

Related Topics