CHILDHOOD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Comprehensive Case Analysis and Intervention Proposal

Introduction

Brief presentation of the selected case, and work in general

For example, to define what is psychopathology, the different types of disorders of the infant and to present the chosen one (DSM 5 to define it and its diagnostic criteria). Briefly present the hypothetical case chosen.

Detailed Client Background

Present the client with a brief description of who they are, background, and their current presentation. Understand  the symptoms and stage of development in which it is located.

Differential Diagnosis

Make a differential diagnosis. Understand what other diagnoses could be considered in the face of the symptomatology presented by the client. Because you considered them and that made the disorder with which the client was diagnosed the most appropriate. For example, Autism vs. OCD, autism was chosen because of the social communication component that the client presents and that is not part of the criteria in OCD disorder.

Ethical and Cultural Considerations

Culturally sensitive responses, ethical decision-making processes. What ethical considerations are important to consider in this case?

An Intervention Plan
Propose a detailed intervention plan based on evidence-based practices (therapies, treatments for the type of disorder selected). Your proposal should consider the individual needs of the child or adolescent and include a discussion of how cultural, social, and individual factors influence your chosen intervention strategies.

Conclusion

Summary of the plan that explains the main points of the work and your learning from doing it.