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Case Study Rosslynn

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Rosslynn is currently enrolled in the third grade at Mcnab Elementary School and maintains a “C” average. Mrs. Ziegler denied Rosslynn repeated any grade. She informed Rosslynn attended three different schools between Florida and Ohio. According to Mrs. Ziegler Rosslynn attended Mcnab Elementary in the first grade, relocated to another school in Ohio in the second grade and enrolled again into Mcnab Elementary in the third grade. When asked the reason for the changes, the mother noted due to her father being sick, she took Rosslynn with her to Ohio while she attended to her father. Mrs. Ziegler denied the youth has ever participated in special classes for behavior or learning issues. When asked about the youth’s academic functioning, the mother …show more content…

Mrs. Ziegler stated some of Rosslynn’s friends attend her school. The mother denied the youth has any adult friends. Rosslynn informed the examiner that she has a best friend whom she enjoys playing with. She stated she was unsure if most of her friends liked her, but opined that her best friend does. Rosslynn reported she is not currently dating. When asked about leisure activities, Rosslynn indicated she enjoys dancing and art work. There was no reported drug use or gang involvement with the youth. Additionally, the youth and her mother denied Rosslynn has ever been involved in any illegal activity. Mrs. Ziegler denied a family history of substance abuse/use. Although, per the referral on 03/27/2014 there were concerns that the mother and stepfather were using meth. They often smell like the substance and the mother appeared to have used the substance. Per the referral the mother was observed as being very pale, skinny and having rotten teeth. Notes further indicated, Mr. Ziegler has a history of drug trafficking as he has previously been arrested for the offense. Additionally, there are reports of the parents possibly running a meth lab in their Ohio home, it is unknown if they are currently running a lab in …show more content…

Rosslynn presented as a Caucasian female who was of average stature and normal build. She appeared her stated age of nine. The youth was casually dressed and exhibited adequate grooming and hygiene. No gross abnormalities were noted in ambulation, posture, and/or coordination, nor did Rosslynn exhibit difficulties with fine or gross motor skills. The youth’s expressive speech appeared normal in rate/rhythm and tone. Rosslynn was cooperative with the examiner and the evaluation process. Rosslynn displayed no severe cognitive deficits or impediments in need of neuropsychological/neurological attention, as grossly assessed by the Mental Status Examination. She maintained appropriate eye contact throughout the interview. Rosslynn was oriented in all spheres. The youth presented with appropriate immediate and short-term memory, as she was able to recall what she had for dinner the night before the interview, and recalled three words presented to her orally. Remote memory also appeared intact, as Rosslynn was able to recall historic information when she was two year of age. No gross impairments in attention or concentration skills were noted. The youth appeared to have adequate abstract thinking abilities. Rosslynn appeared performed fairly in the serial seven task as she was able to complete three of the seven. She was able to recall digits presented to her orally, both forward and

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