PSY636 PSY 636 MilestoneOne INTERVENTION PLAN.docx- Snhu

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PSY636 PSY 636 MilestoneOne INTERVENTION PLAN.docx- Snhu

Treatment Overview: A child is placed into foster care, after being abused, and is exhibiting signs of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) after being placed. ODD is a type of disruptive behavior and based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5), ODD is defined as a “recurrent pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting for at least six months” (Nock et al., 2007). Children with this condition develop negative and inappropriate behaviors and are disobedient. This causes strained relationships. This condition leaves a child at a greater risk for other factors such as anxiety and substance-use disorders. ODD also involved higher rates of co-occurring conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mood disorders (Nock et al., 2007). There is no single cause of the condition; however, there are risk factors. Biological factors may play a role. Maternal smoking during pregnancy can also be associated with ODD. Environmental toxins are a risk factor. Ineffective parenting can lead to higher risk and can lead children to have attachment issues.

PSY636 PSY 636 MilestoneOne INTERVENTION PLAN.docx- Snhu

“Research also shows the oppositional and aggressive behaviors are highly correlated with aggressive parenting practices” (Loeber et al., 2009). Poverty, lack of structure, violence, and maltreatment, including internal stress factors of parents (single parenting, depression, substance abuse, poor family functioning, child abuse) plays a role in conditions such as ODD. Psychologists state that a key factor in prevention is early treatment. Treatment OverviewThis treatment plan will focus on seven-year-old Heitor, who was removed from his home by the Department of Children and Family (DCF) after his school made a claim of negligence against his mom after Heitor repeatedly came to school wearing the same clothes and having bruises on his body and him telling teachers he was not being fed and being left alone at home. Heitor is currently in a foster home, where he has been for the past eight months.

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His foster parents have noticed that, as of late, Heitor has been displaying very disruptive behaviors both at home and at school. Heitor was taken for an evaluation, and after being assessed, he was diagnosed with both Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Reactive Attachment Disorder(RAD). “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, lists the criteria for diagnosing ODD. The DSM-5 criteria include emotional and behavioral symptoms that last at least six months. Angry and irritable mood:Often and easily loses temperIs frequently touchy and easily annoyed by othersIs often angry and resentful.

PSY636 PSY 636 MilestoneOne INTERVENTION PLAN.docx- Snhu

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