Your assignment is to derive a clinical diagnosis and case conceptualization for

Your assignment is to derive a clinical diagnosis and case conceptualization for the case studies of Scott and Debbie. ( I will give the pdf links later). In a narrative paragraph, you should state what your diagnosis is (e.g. ADHD), then list the symptoms that most concern you. These should come from the text of the case study. For example, if the case study states that a child “continually interrupts others when it is not his turn,” you report that one symptom is this interrupting behavior. In short, the diagnosis that you are reporting should be supported by the appropriate number of symptoms that you outline based on the text of the case study. Each relevant criteria that you discuss in your diagnosis should be supported by an example from the case study that the person in the case study does, in fact, seem to demonstrate aspects of the diagnosis.
Following this narrative paragraph, you are to provide a deeper level of analysis in which you explore the psychosocial impact that the diagnosis has for this person as well as the person’s overall ability to continue functioning in his or her normal life-roles.
Finally, you should write a brief summary of your beliefs for how the disorder developed. You can include anything that we’ve discussed in class, but again, make sure there is documented evidence in the case study, and that you include this evidence as part of your hypothesis. For example, if you think that the child is exercising poor self control, be able to report evidence from the case study that the child’s parents show a negative parenting style or that the child has not internalized appropriate behaviors.
A sample outline would appear like this:
Overview
Clinical Diagnosis
DSM-5 symptoms that are shown in the case study
Examples from the case study for each DSM symptom
Clinical Formulation (follow a list-type format in the paper)
What types of psychosocial stressors might the client be experiencing? Describe these and how they might impact their clinical diagnosis
What is the client’s overall level of functioning, currently? How are they able to continue functioning in their regular routine? Describe this and note how their diagnosis might be impacting his/her ability to function.
Hypotheses for the Development of the Disorder
Why might this person have developed this disorder?
Evidence from the case study to support your hypotheses.
(I have pictures of the case study for ryan)