Walden Oppositional Defiant & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Narrative

Section One:

Choose one of the three Case Studies focusing on a family in crisis. Each member of the family has unique issues that you must address. You must also determine the primary problems (this may include diagnostic impressions but not formal diagnoses), intervention, prevention, and education required to assist the family. In your project, do the following:

Identify the client and the presenting problem or symptoms. Briefly explain if anyone else is involved and how they contribute to the problem. Explain if anyone other than the “identified client” also could be identified as a client. If so, describe who and why.

Briefly describe any underlying problems or potential mental health diagnoses contributing to the primary problem that should be noted as you proceed with the client.

Briefly describe the presenting problem from the family’s perspective and what theoretical perspective you will use to assess, analyze, and develop a treatment plan for this case.

Identify the unique needs of each individual in the family.

Briefly describe the culture of the family, societal expectations, gender roles, and cultural norms. Briefly explain how each of these might contribute to the problem.

Briefly explain the child and adolescent culture and at least one general contributing factor to the identified issue and explain how this may or may not impact the family dynamics.

Describe one intervention you might use for the identified client that would address the presenting problem and any related psychosocial factors.

• Justify your intervention with evidence-based research to support the use of the interventions you have identified.
• Briefly describe one preventative technique that you might use to reduce the likelihood of further crisis or the perpetuation of the current crisis.
• Section Two:
• Reflect on your journal entries throughout the course and consider what you may have learned about yourself as a future clinician working with children, adolescents, and families. Explain any areas of strength you have identified by completing this course that will assist you in working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Explain any areas of strength you identified as you worked on this course that will assist you in working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Explain any areas of knowledge you might want to further develop to become more effective as a clinician working with children, adolescents, and families.

Explain any insights you had or conclusions you drew as you worked on this course regarding your interest in becoming a clinician that works with children and adolescents.

• Although the Final Project is not to be submitted until Day 3 of Week 11, you should become familiar with the project requirements and have them in mind as you proceed through the course. Many of the Discussions and Assignments relate to and can be of use to your Final Project.

The Final Project will be evaluated according to all four indicators in the Final Project Rubric located in the Course Information area. Be sure that the Final Project is written using APA format.

• References:
• Ali, M. M., & Salleh, N. M. (2008). Similar or different? Examining views on exceptionality among individuals with and without special needsLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities, and Nations, 7(6), 335–342.

Estell, D. B., Farmer, T. W., Irvin, M. J., Crowther, A., Akos, P., & Boudah, D. J. (2009). Students with exceptionalities and the peer group context of bullying and victimization in late elementary schoolLinks to an external site.. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 18(2), 136–150.
As you review this article, consider the different types of bullying. Focus on the implications and interventions recommended.

Orfus, M., & Howe, N. (2008). Stress appraisal and coping in siblings of children with special needsLinks to an external site.. Exceptionality Education Canada, 18(3), 166–181.
As you review this article, consider the variety of stress associated with siblings of children of special needs. Focus on the coping strategies used by siblings.

Xiong, N., Yang, L., Yu, Y., Hou, J., Li, J., Li, Y., Liu, H., Zhang, Y., & Jiao, Z. (2011). Investigation of raising burden of children with autism, physical disability and mental disability in ChinaLinks to an external site.. Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(1), 306–311.
As you review this article, consider the burden to families when raising children with autism, physical disabilities, or mental disabilities. Focus on how this information might be helpful as you support parents/guardians through the counseling process.