Psychological Case Study Report

HPS715/426 Issues in Psychological Assessment 2013 Case report ‐ Jenny Referral information and context Jenny (DOB: 29/07/2005) currently attends Grade 2 at Deakin Primary School. Her teacher has reported behavioural and learning difficulties that are increasingly causing problems in class. The school has requested formal assessment as they are concerned that Jenny is not progressing academically and is requiring large amounts of teacher support to keep her focussed and to prevent her from causing disruption in class. Should a clinical diagnosis be identified, the school becomes eligible for funding that will support an Integration Aide to work with Jenny one on one. In addition to a clinical assessment, the school has requested guidance as to managing Jenny in class and how to maximise her learning opportunities. The school has also requested a separate 1 page summary of advice and guidance for Jenny’s parents so as the school and Jenny’s parents can work on a shared understanding of how best to assist Jenny in her schooling. Background information Parent report (provided by Jenny’s mother, June)  Jenny is the youngest of 2 children (she has a brother Johnny, 3 years her senior, who is in Grade 5 at Deakin Primary School). Johnny is developing typically and, in fact, is considered an excellent student and a well ‐adjusted child.  Jenny’s parents (Jim and June) report being happily married, and are both 37 years old.  Jim works full‐time as a civil engineer, and June works part‐time as an accountant.  Neither parent reports any medical or psychological difficulties  Jenny has “always been a more difficult child” than Johnny (i.e. more unsettled, harder to feed, sleeping issues, delayed talking, toilet training etc.)  Jenny has always been “highly sensitive” and “anxious” with a strong preference for “things to stay the same”.  Jenny LOVES using computers (and iPhones, iPads etc…)  Jenny’s doctor has ruled out