Description
Task 2: Analysis of the Differential Diagnosis StudyDescription: Analyzes a study of a child or adolescent who presents symptoms of a psychopathological
disorder. Using DSM-5 criteria, propose a differential diagnosis, justifying your decision based on
the presenting symptoms and developmental considerations.
Objective: Develop skills in differential diagnosis and understand the complexity of diagnosing
psychopathology in young people.
APA 7 Length Requirement: 5-7 pages, excluding the title page and references. This is the order of
the task
And this would be the case that I would like you to use, you have to expand it.
Amanda was born at 39 weeks via C-Section due to delivery failing to progress. Amanda spent five weeks in the NICU for respiratory concerns., requiring tube feedings. At that time, he was diagnosed with Microcephaly and Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL), causing cerebral palsy, which he was diagnosed with at one year- old, developmental delays, learning disabilities, visual disturbances, and other disabilities. The client was on oxygen for two months at home and followed up with a cardiologist until eight months of age due to an irregular heartbeat. At 16 months, Amanda needs to have surgery for an umbilical hernia and vision surgery at two years old. The patient also has a history of (IVH) intraventricular hemorrhage, with left-side weakness hemiplegia; the client can walk independently but requires assistance for going down or upstairs and some more help in another task that demands fine or more gross motor movements. Amanda has serial casting therapy to help with muscle tightness and is currently under a Botox treatment plan every four months to help with muscle tightness in his left arm and leg.
Diagnosis
Code
Autism Spectrum Disorder
F84.0
Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
R46.89
Other disorders of psychological development
F88
