Deanna Aggression Case Study

Deanna's T score on Aggression is 70. A clinically significant score in this area indicates that Deanna's teacher reports that she displays a high number of aggressive behaviors and may be reported as being argumentative, defiant, and/or threatening to others. Deanna's mother rated her in the At-Risk range in the area of Aggression. Mrs. Massa rated Deanna Clinically Significant in the areas of Atypicality and Functional Communication. Deanna's teacher rated At-Risk both of these areas. A Clinically Significant score in the area of Atypicality indicates that the rater feel that engages in behaviors that are considered strange or odd and she at times seems disconnected from her surroundings. A Clinically Significant score in the area of Functional Communication that Deanna demonstrates poor expressive and receptive communication skills, and that she has difficulty seeking out and finding information on her own.

There were two categories (Hyperactivity and Conduct Problems) that both raters rated Deanna in the At-Risk range. And At-Risk score in Hyperactivity suggests that the
Massa rated Deanna At-Risk in the other Adaptive Skills categories (except the Clinically Significant score in Functional Communication). Deanna's T score on Adaptability is 38. Deanna's mother reports that Deanna has difficulty adapting to changing situations, and that she takes longer to recover from difficult situations than most others her age. Deanna's T score on Social Skills is 35. Deanna's mother reports that she has difficulty complimenting others and making suggestions for improvement in a tactful and socially acceptable manner. Deanna's T score on Leadership is 39. This suggests that sometimes Deanna has difficulty making decisions, lacks creativity, and/or has trouble getting others to work together effectively. Deanna's T score on Activities of Daily Living is 38. Deanna's mother reports that she has difficulty performing simple daily tasks in a safe and efficient