Primary diagnosis: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Secondary diagnosis: Affective/mood disorder. The claimant was a 15-year-old boy. Alleged disability: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar, and depression. His aunt reported that he did not like to take his medications, was always in trouble, refused therapy and did not like therapists. Because of his inappropriate behavior, he could not keep friendships; “he could not even participate in the Big Brother program” because he did not like to be told “no.” He assumed others were laughing at him and “furniture goes flying and he needs to get restrained for his safety and for others.” He had “been Baker-Acted numerous times,” the police visited the home on a regular basis, he was sent home from school also on a …show more content…
Work experience: None. The Comparison Point Decision (CPD) date was 06/01/2012. Per mental health records (2010, 2012), the claimant was 11 years old; he had a history of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and depression. He had poor impulse control, poor social skills, was irritable and demanding, was easily angered and defiant, and was obsessive when he wanted something. He was physically and verbally aggressive, hyperactive, and disruptive. He was diagnosed with adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct, ADHD combined type, and rule out a learning disorder. He was taking psychotropic medications. Per a Teacher Questionnaire (2012), the claimant was in the 4th grade. He had problems acquiring and using information, attending and completing tasks, interacting with others, and caring for himself. When he did not take his medication, it was impossible for him to function in a classroom setting; he “extremely fidgety, disruptive, and volatile.” Even when working with support he did not complete tasks; he required constant supervision and structure. The claimant met disability listing 112.11
Presenting Problem: Dejon has a diagnosis of ADHD- CT, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, and R/o Learning Disorder. He has presented with being verbally and physically aggressive towards his siblings and mother, and he requires constant adult supervision. He is impulsive and he lacks the skills needed to be trusted in the community. De’jon’s poor judgment leads him to be put in situations where he is either harming others or setting himself up to be injured. He was involved in a shooting of a 7 year old child in the head with bb gun in Marcy 2016. He intentionally obtained the bb gun. He also threatened bodily harm to school staff and was involved with shoving a teacher this past school year. He has poor coping skills and he becomes explosive and dangerous to others when he is in frustrating situations.
Antazia is working to complete grade level work. Antazia has reported behavioral issues. Antazia’s number of referrals decrease during this period. The school has reported Antazia’s behaviors include verbal and physical aggression towards peers and adults, defiance and refusal
He was removed from biological mothers care due to her mental illness and substance abuse . Family Hx of Bipolar, ADHD and biological Hx of substance abuse.
Client is a 12 -year-old African American male that struggles with ADHD, anger issues, Mood Disorder, and ODD. The client has received multiple disciplinary infractions at school for his unruly behavior the client has been engaged in several fights and disrespectful acts towards teachers and his mother.
Benjamin’s anxiety condition continued throughout primary school, causing Benjamin to not be able to finish high school.
Furthermore, stays at a friends house while his mother works from 1:00am to 5:00am. Per documentation the patient presents with mannerism of throwing his head back, laughing at inappropriate times, and throws his hands over eyes to talk. The patient presented with these behaviors during the time of assessment. According to collateral the patient reports to "Ms. Mitchell, principal at Tabernacle Elementary School, that he was going to kill himself and others." Collateral reports that patient cut himself with a broken razor from a pencil sharpener. Further, the patient reports that he is useless and that no one likes him nor does he have anyone to play video games with. The patient expresses these thoughts during the assessment. According to collateral the patient has multiple incidents with his behavior since 2013. As noted, "Some of these behaviors including pulling string out around neck from sweatshirt, smashing milk in cafeteria, kicking others students, swinging a waffle bat at another student, inappropriate language and hitting a student on the bus." The mother expresses that the patient does not see a need to go to school and wishes to stay home.
According to the mother and grandmother, he has not been sleeping for more than 3 hours each night for the past week. He has been missing curfew, continuing to use marijuana and aggressive outburst at home. Family members report being in daily fear of his reactions to them particularly when his volatile and demanding something. Police have been called multiple times to intervene during heavy conflict or in effort to locate him after curfew and hours away from the home but with little lasting effect.
The reporter stated on 08/09/16, Tynia disclosed to her physician that at the age of 2 her 30 (+) adoptive brother raped her; it's unknown if the adoptive brother was 30 when the incident occurred or if he's 30 now. The reporter stated it's unknown if the child was in MI or LA when the abuse occurred, if she still has contact with the perpetrator, or if the abuse occurred more than once. The reporter also stated it's unknown if the incident was reported to law enforcement or DHS. According to the reporter, Ms. McWillie was aware of the incident,k but it's unknown when she became aware or if she took appropiate steps to report it to proper authorities. Ms. Miller stated Tynia has been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, OCD, and PTSD and she has received
Jaiden is a 14 y/o S/W/F presenting with symptoms of ADHD and OD. Individual was referred by AZ Kelsey Academy. Current symptoms are defiant behavior toward any authority at home or school, disobedient, lies, manipulates and steals at home and at school. Father stated she usually doesn't lose her temper or has angry outburst, but that she enjoy to aggravate others. Dad stated she is known has a bully at school. Dad disclosed he is worry about Jaiden gathering with the "wrong people" or bad influences at school. Father explained Individual have stolen cell phones at home and school. Disclosed at home she is constantly doing things to provoke fights and disruptions at home like taking her sister's clothes w/o permission. Father shared he took
The mother that the father began to beat on Isaac, she indicated that Mr. Solestin was physically hurting the child. When Isaac was in the 7th grade, the father grabbed the child by the hair, threw the child off the bed and jumped on him, grabbed his hair and dragged the child out of the house and threw him into the car and “literally beat the shit out of him”. The blood was all over the car. The mother reported that Isaac had gone to a social worker following the incident and the school called the Administration of Children’s Services (ACS). The agency said that the father needed therapy due to the father’s anger issue. Ms. Choi stated that ACS recommended family therapy, however, Mr. Solestin refused to attend ACS told them to do it. The family had therapy with Ms. Waxman. They worked for about one to two months. She indicated that Mr. Solestin Isaac didn’t want to participate in the therapy and she could not force them to do it.
Pt is a 12 y/o Biracial male presented at NNBHC with his mother due to increase aggression, assaultive behaviors and setting fires. Pt has a dx of ADHD. 8/5/15 Pt mother states the pt started a fire on her carpet, and a trash can with leaves. Pt also got bug spray lighting it on fire going after his older brother. Pt attacked older brother in sleep where he helped a knife to his neck to obtain his cell phone. Pt punched his brother in gentials today to obtain cell phone. Pt stated “ I hate my brother” “ cause he constantly telling my friends I have anger problems”. “ I lie a lot to get out of trouble”, stated the Pt. Pt stated “ I don’t want to kill but I want to beat the crap out of him”, “I stabbed his new shoes yesterday”. Pt stated
REPORTER: The reporter/School Counselor (Elizabeth) called to report abuse for the victim, Jaylon. According to Elizabeth, on yesterday (10/14/2015), the child tried to steal an ipad and put in his backpack. The reporter told the child “you made a bad choice” and that his mother would be notified about the incident, and he said “whatever you do, don’t tell my mom”. The teacher contacted the mother and told her about the incident. On today (10/15/2015), the reporter noticed that the child had marks on his body; the reporter said his “mother beat him”. There were marks on the child’s face and nose; his lips were puffy and he had a black right eye. There were extension cord marks on the child’s forehead and on his back (2 marks/ broken skin).
Riley Mahan was reportedly born on 1/26/1997 in Ventura, California to the intact union of Kevin and Kathleen Mahan. Mr. Mahan, the elder, worked as the director of theatre lighting at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. before his death in January 2016. The defendant’s mother, Mrs. Mahan, also worked in the theatre business as a stage manager for several years. The defendant is the oldest of two sons born to the Mahans. His brother, Bryce, is 14-years-old and has been identified on the autism spectrum according to Mrs. Mahan. His parents have been divorced for several years. The defendant reportedly lived in California until he was two years old before relocating to the Northern Virginia area. In March 2015, their family home was destroyed by a fire. Although no one was physically hurt in the fire, as no one was home at the time, Mrs. Mahan believes the trauma from losing the home and the death of his father contributed to her son’s mental health symptoms. She described periods of the defendant displaying appropriate, calm behavior that could vacillate in mood and behavior quickly without a known trigger. She described her son as kind, smart, and helpful, but admitted that he has met some traumatic disappointments in the last couple of years.
Ms. Kelly is a 26 year-old, single, heterosexual, Caucasian female, who presented herself at the Argosy University Therapeutic Assessment and Psychotherapy Services (AUTAPS) for her concerns that she is easily distracted by trivial matters and thus, she has a difficulty concentrating on a task. She is a fist-year student at Whittier Law School, who attends classes full-time. Ms. Kelly appeared to be of stated age and dressed casually with good personal hygiene, and arrived well before the appointment. She appeared to be honest with a pleasant attitude, and the range of her demonstrated affect was full and normal. She did not seem anxious about going through this assessment process. Ms. Kelly is likely to be a reliable historian, as her memory seemed adequate. Her thought process was likely to be
My daughter was diagnosed in her first semester of college with Attention-deficit disorder (ADD). Every since the diagnosis, I have been intrigued by the rising numbers of prescriptions that are being written for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) /ADD. My daughter was terrified that people would find out that she was labeled with this diagnosis as well as the long-term effects that the medication would have on her body. Interestingly enough, my daughter graduated third, in her high school class, she had the ability to get a 4.00 but it took her two or three times longer at homework to accomplish her goal. After four years in college, my daughter graduated with high honors, with her bachelor’s degree. One of the myths of