Discussion:
Disorders and Exceptionalities
With the notion of informed consent consider the following scenario:
You are a counselor who is developing a therapy group for girls and boys ages 10-12. Each group member has a diagnosis of either Conduct Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder and has been selected to participate in a Gifted and Talented program at school.
Can you answer the following questions?
1. What will be the purpose of the group?
2. How will you explain the purpose of this group to parents and guardians of the participants?
3. How will you obtain consent for child participation?
4. What will be the objectives of your group?
5. What therapeutic approaches or methods will you use to achieve these objectives?