EXCEPTIONALITY CHART EXCEPTIONALITY & DEFINITION CRITERIA FOR SERVICES CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL TEACHING METHODS/ INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/ TECHNOLOGY Emotional/Behavioral Disability “A condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance” (U.S. Department of Education, 2022, p. 1). According to the […]

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: Ms. Fatima Branning Subjective: Chief Complaint: Work-related issues referred by employer History of Present Illness: Ms. Fatima Branning, a 28-year-old female, presents with concerns regarding her workplace dynamics. The patient expresses belief that her supervisor, Eric, harbors romantic feelings for her, despite both parties being in separate relationships. Ms. Branning perceives her […]

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation of Ms. Fatima Branning Introduction Diagnosing mood disorders requires careful consideration of symptoms and patient history. This paper evaluates Ms. Fatima Branning, a 28-year-old woman experiencing workplace difficulties, to explore potential psychiatric diagnoses. The evaluation will consider her subjective experiences, objective observations, and possible differential diagnoses. Subjective Information Ms. Branning reports feeling […]

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Mr. Soprano Diagnosis Based on the case study, Mr. Soprano’s symptoms align most closely with Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, with Psychotic Features. He exhibits a depressed mood, significant weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of guilt, and recurrent thoughts of death. Additionally, he experiences auditory hallucinations, which are indicative of psychotic […]

Assessing Clients with Addictive Disorders: The Case of the Levy Family Addictive disorders present significant challenges for individuals and their families. These disorders often disrupt daily functioning and can lead to negative behaviors, including criminal activities. Additionally, clients with addictive disorders frequently experience co-occurring mental health issues, complicating their recovery process. This paper examines the […]