Richard Alvarez: A Case Study

Raul Salazar is a fourth grade student who transferred from a small private school to a large public school; he was referred to the school’s multidisciplinary team due to concerns regarding his difficulties in school and his home life.

Luis Walter Alvarez was born on June 13th in the year 1911 in San Francisco but at that time no one knew he was going to be a world renowned physicist. As a adolescent, his love for science, technology and machines was evident, but no one guessed he would make something out of it. He and his father (Walter C. Alvarez) built a radio when he was eleven, this was when the radio was still a new invention. Graduating from The University of Chicago in 1932 and earning his phD in 1936 was not the end of his scientific interest. Luis Walter Alvarez continued to study science and physics. He was credited with many necessary discoveries about subatomic particles for which he earned the Nobel Prize in physics. His work did not stop there. He was a co-developer in the creation of the “ground-control approach system” for aircraft during the 1940’s. Luis Walter Alverez had a very significant role in the development Manhattan Project, in which he suggested the technique used for the detonation of an atomic bomb. He was member of the National Inventor's Hall of Fame. On top of all this he held ownership of the patents for over 30 inventions including radar systems and the bubble chamber.

Dr. William Harrar’s career in psychology started at East Stroudsburg University. Dr. Harrar graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1978. He then began using his degree as a residential program worker and then as a program specialist. Dr. Harrar then entered

Alejandro C. is a 36-month-old Hispanic male who was placed in foster care after being taken from his mother, Ms. C. Ms. C’s family had anonymously called the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reporting allegations of severe neglect. The family stated that Ms. C., a methamphetamine addict, would leave Alejandro alone for long periods of time without any supervision.

Clients reports his spirituality and religions to be Judaism and Buddhism. He identifies himself as a heterosexual born male that has never been married before and has no children. Adrian was living in a group home in Phoenix, prior to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Veteran reports his highest level of education is a High School Diploma. Right after high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and after 1 year in he had his first psychotic episode. He does not report what, where or who his episode started, but was medically honorably discharged.

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Aaron Beck was born on July 18th of 1921 in Providence, Rhode Island and is the youngest of five children(Spicher, 2008). He grew up a sickly child, developing fears of blood and suffocation(Corey, 2013). Later in life he would attribute his illness as a child, a motivating experience when entering medical school. Beck came face-to-face with mental illness early in his life. His mother was depressed due to the loss of two children, but Beck felt as if his birth and presence in her life helped aid in his mother’s recovery(Spicher, 2008).

Gladys: I am afraid of for my daughter’s safety. My husband’s angry outbursts are out of control.

Since Bobby is Hispanic, comes from a poor upbringing, did not finish his education, and is unable to hold a job as an adult; treatment must be dealt with according to his ethics and culture. Information found under the APA Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Resolutions the discussion of proper procedure in ethnic background treatment and diversity (APA, 2010). The recommendation of a Hispanic psychologist will only assist in allowing Bobby to open up to treatment. The cultural similarities will assist in Bobby understanding that his parent’s life style was not appropriate; and if he continues on the same path he will not change the cycle that has caused him so much pain. Any language difference would be more accommodated with a Hispanic psychologist (APA, 2010). At this time Bobby has been able to correspond on an pragmatic level of English that was understandable. The treatment plan laid out for Bobby under Research and Evaluation allows for civil commitment. This will give Bobby time to gain control of the substance abuse and take control of the trauma from his past. The Hispanic intervention will allow for a more comforting environment. This part is important because Bobby suffered from abuse and neglect from his parents (Zalta, et al., 2014). His desire was to please his mother, no matter her requests. Although he now understands that instead of his parent’s protection he was abused and left

Jose Rodriguez is the Director of Parent and Community Engagement at UnidosUS, and oversees UnidosUS’s Padres Comprometidos parent engagement program that is implemented across twenty-four states. The goal of Padres Comprometidos is to ensure that the Latino families can navigate the US public school system to support their children's academic success. With over thirty years of experience as a K -12 teacher, coordinator, and consultant, Jose has assisted school districts in the areas of English language acquisition and parent engagement. A fifth generation American, Jose grew up in a rural community in South Texas, where the home language and culture were nurtured and maintained. Upon entering school Jose was immersed in an English only environment

Gilbert Martinez was born in 1942, in crystal city Texas. Mr. Martinez was born Mexican American and his parents were both from Mexico City. During that time racism was still very much alive and most people in the city were Mexican American while the city council were white people. The city council was unfair to most people and never listened to their opinion on city affairs. So Gilbert decided when he was about 17 to start a campaign to run for city council. However he wasn’t even eighteen so he got some of his childhood friends to help him. Together they wanted to put local people in for city council to get their word in and have representation.

Rory Martinez was born in Riverside, California. Son of Anita and Anthony Martinez. Mother is a teacher for kids with disabilities at Jurupa school district. Father is. Rory is married to Lucilene Martinez with a one year old boy.

Mr. Matthew N. Pacheco is a 19 year old Hispanic Male that attended to the evaluation appointment scheduled on this day accompanied by his mother who drop him at the workshop. The customer appeared to be attentive and cooperative to the best of his knowledge during the process of interview. He has limited knowledge about the finances of the house however, indicated that he help with chores. He indicated an interest in attending college to obtain a degree that allows him to complete a program in performing arts. He graduated with a Standard High School diploma in June 2016 in De LaSalle Academy, Fort Myers and requested the assistance of the State of Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to assist him with tuition, books and placement toward his goal. His work experience is limited. The customer presented a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, with Language

Antonio Alvarez was born in Mexico on August 16, 2009 to his parents, Vincente and Jeymarie Alvarez. Antonio is now a seven-year-old boy who is in the first grade at a public elementary school here in Florida. His dark brown eyes resemble a deep chocolate color, while his black hair is as dark as coal. He and his family speak Spanish as the first language in the home, although his mother does speak some English. Antonio speaks Spanish at home and English at school. Although he is not literate in either language, he speaks both fairly well.

* Alvarez identifies himself with Canalven as evidenced by the length of time he has worked for the company. It is possible that Canalvens may be the reason he was working in Venezula instead of Columbia. The pride he felt in being so good at building and fixing machines also indicates that his work holds a big part of his identity, his personal definition of who he was.