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Case Conceptualization Andrew, a 15-year-old Caucasian male, is currently in a residential intensive treatment facility after a physical altercation at school. After investigation, a small knife was found, resulting in Andrew's expulsion. Andrew has demonstrated violent and aggressive behaviors (e.g., stealing, fighting, and killing animals). He has experienced academic difficulties (e.g., failing seventh grade, long absences from school for involuntary treatment). His symptoms began to appear at age 5. Diagnostic Impressions F91.1 Conduct Disorder, Childhood-Onset Type, Severe Rationale for Diagnostic Impressions Based on the case presentation, Andrew appears to be demonstrating symptoms consistent F91.1 Conduct Disorder. Andrew has consistently demonstrated a violation of the rights of others and age-appropriate societal norms (Criterion A) as evidenced by physical altercations at school (Criterion A2), a knife being found in his possession (Criterion A3), harming/killing animals (Criterion A5), and stealing (Criterion A12). Andrew is experiencing significant impairment in his academic functioning (Criterion B) as evidenced by his slipping grades, failing of 7th grade, and absence due to involuntary admittance to psychiatric hospitals and his current expulsion. Andrew is 15-years-old and meets Criterion C of the diagnosis (i.e., the client is under 18-years-old and does not meet the criteria for Antisocial Personality Disorder). Andrew's symptoms began around age 5, leaving the Childhood-onset type (i.e., one symptom before age 10) is an appropriate specifier. The "severe" severity specifier best describes Andrew's symptoms. The client has used physical cruelty against people and animals and had a weapon in his possession.
References
Kress, V. E., & Paylo, M. J. (2019). Treating those with mental disorders: A comprehensive approach to case conceptualization and treatment (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Required Resources American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
- Section II, “Neurocognitive Disorders”
- Section II, “Elimination Disorders”
Kress, V. E., & Paylo, M. J. (2019). Treating those with mental disorders: A comprehensive approach to case conceptualization and treatment (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
- Chapter 12, “Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, and Elimination Disorders”
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