Assignment
Read the Case Study for "Johnny" and review/score the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure-Child Age 6-17 form completed by the mother.
Consider the following when reviewing the form:
o What information do you gather from the data in this instrument?
o What will you do with the information from the Level 1 Measure?
o Utilize the DSM-5 Parent/Guardian-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure-Child Age 6-17 Measure - to differentiate between issues associated with typical childhood behaviors and clinically-significant psychopathology.
o Would you assess that "Johnny" needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor?
o Assign the appropriate DSM-5 diagnoses for "Johnny" in descending order, from the dominant, to the least dominant.
o What diagnostic impression do you reach based on the information gathered about Johnny? What is your rationale for ruling-out other diagnoses?
Write a 500 to 750 words paper about Johnny and your findings. Include the following in your paper:
o The appropriate DSM-5 diagnoses for "Johnny" in descending order from the dominant, to the least dominant, and an explanation for your analysis.
o A rationale regarding why other diagnoses were excluded.
o A discussion regarding if you would assess that "Johnny" needs a formal referral to a pediatric psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor and the reasoning for your choice.
o Include least five scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper to substantiate your findings
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.