Instructions
Case Study
In this assignment, you will review a case study about a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with a Conduct Disorder.
Read: Case 15-1 "Doesn't Know the Rules" found in the DSM Library to include the Discussion section. Note: you will need to scroll down the page under Suggested Readings to the discussion on Kyle.
Answer the following:
- What additional information would you want to know about Kyle and why?
- How would you go about gathering the information?
- What approaches to treatment would you use? Explain why for each treatment approach
- Reflect on the diagnostic process that evolved over the course of time. Do you think Kyle's diagnosis will change in the future? Why or why not?
- What are two resources that you would recommend to Kyle's parents to help them to better understand his behavior and diagnosis.
Use at least 2 academic sources to support your writing. Your paper must be a minimum of 500 words
CHFD 411 Case Rubric | POSSIBLE POINTS | EARNED POINTS |
Depth: Each question is addressed in a comprehensive manner and includes an explanation. Writing is original in nature. | 35 | |
Treatment approaches are clearly identified in terms of how they will be used and why they were chosen. There is evidence of support for the approaches from research. | 20 | |
Reflection of the diagnostic process demonstrates an understanding of the nature of conduct disorder | 15 | |
Format: paper has a proper cover page, Reference page, margins are correct and is double spaced. Paper meets the minimum word requirements | 15 | |
Writing Mechanics: there are few if any errors in grammar or spelling. Proper paragraph structure is used. Writing style is logical and coherent. | 15 | |
TOTAL SCORE | 100 |