intervention for this family? If you were preparing to diagnose Clara‚ you would refer to the DSM-IV classification system to evaluate her condition on five separate axes. What type of information would go into each Axis? You are not asked to enter a diagnosis‚ only describe the kind of information that would be entered in each axis. Do you think that diagnosing Clara would be beneficial or harmful? Explain why. * * NOTE: Clara is a child; assessments for children may differ greatly between
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The lifecycle I chose is the prenatal lifecycle. The prenatal lifecycle begins at the time a woman conceives. “Conception is the moment when a sperm fertilizes an egg to create a single cell called a zygote (Dontigney‚ 2012). Nutrition is important throughout pregnancy because not only does the mother have to supply herself with essential nutrients‚ she now has to also ensure that her fetus gets the needed amount of nutrients to survive and develop normally (Pruitt‚ p 700). Improper nutrition decreases
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for this family? 4. If you were preparing to diagnose Clara‚ you would refer to the DSM-IV classification system to evaluate her condition on five separate axes. What type of information would go into each axis? Note: You are not asked to enter a diagnosis‚ only describe the kind of information that would be entered in each axis. 5. Do you think that diagnosing Clara would be beneficial or harmful? Explain why. I would like to know first and foremost‚ if Ciara is having any problems at school‚
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Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter‚ Clara‚ to see Dr. Mason‚ a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason‚ but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums‚ during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating patterns have changed‚ and she no longer wants to go to preschool. Create a
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essay explores the progression from the miracle of conception to the exhilarating moments just before an infant is born. This essay discusses its stages‚ their landmarks‚ and what environmental influences can occur throughout the entire prenatal process. The prenatal stage is not just about growth‚ but involves various complex processes that can be affected by external forces. Literature Review Germinal Stage: In the textbook titled Child Development (2013)‚ author Laura Berk writes the beginning
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diagnosed‚ questions like if medicine works than how risky it is. (Hedy Marks‚ N.D) A child that had ADHD should have a “source if support” Parents have roles: emotional and practical. There are many involvements in assesing the child with ADHD. Diagnosis explains the struggles. It can be a relief. Anxiety is a disorder that is confused with ADHD. One takes time with
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Prenatal and Postpartum Memo Justin M. Knight PSY/280 February 23‚ 2015 Karen Hunter Prenatal and Postpartum Memo Memo To: Six month pregnant mother to be From: Developmental Psychologists Subject: Prenatal Diet and Activities For your personal benefit and the benefit of your child‚ you must take extra precautions when it comes to your personal health‚ and the growth of your developing child. Diet and exercise are crucial to a healthy start to your new lives together. Pregnancy is a life altering
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preventative medicine. At the center of preventative medicine and preventative care is education. Understanding the body and processes in which you are attempting to protect is essential. Prenatal care is a specific form of preventative attention aimed at keeping both baby and mother healthy. “Lack of prenatal care is associated with a 40% increase in the rate of neonatal death” (Rosenburg 270). Low education coupled with poverty is an all too familiar mixture in the United Sates. There should be
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use and abuse is twice as dangerous as for someone who is not pregnant. First‚ drugs will harm her own health‚ interfering with her ability to support her pregnancy and make the best decisions for her baby. Second‚ some drugs can directly impair prenatal development. All illegal drugs‚ such as cocaine and heroin‚ can cause dangers to a pregnant woman. Not only illegal substances‚ but also legal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco‚ are typically just as dangerous. Even medical drugs‚ both prescription
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follow the same sequence of the motor development‚ however‚ age does not determine the sequence because the skills are built based on individual’s background experiences and knowledge. Prenatal Period The first stage of motor development is the prenatal period‚ it is the period from conception to birth. The prenatal period is characterized by three major sub periods: Germinal‚ embryonic and period. The germinal period represents the first two weeks after the fertilization‚ where the ovum attached
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