Feedback: Case Study 1 - Part 1

1.      What are this family’s strengths?

• Stable routine
• Financially stable
• Two siblings have positive physical and mental health descritions 
• Two parent family
• Mother is actively involved and attentive to children’s needs
• Desired living situation in a safe area
• Assess to health care
• Quality day care

2.    What are your concerns about Damon?

• Initially: Physically: Possible severe dehydration
• Needs assessment for mental health possibly autism
• Sibling relations
• Day care that meets his specia needs

3.    What are the  the reasons for your concern(s)?

• Damon  is listless and weak due to lack of fluids and vomiting and diarryeah for 3 days
• Damon has had behavioral changes that show withdrawal, temper tantrums
• Stopped talking recently
• Picky eater

4.    What additional information do you need or wish you had?

• Prenatal histoy
• Family medical history
• Heath history including recent illneses
• Father’s concerns about Damon
• Immunization records
• Additional Information from day care attendant
• School aptitude testing
• Testing for Autism or other disorder