Case Study (cooper)


 

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.

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.