Choosing The Joey s History, One Of The Possible...

Considering the Joey’s history, one of the possible diagnoses is ADHD for Joey. Joey’s hyperactive and inattentive behavioral pattern impairs his social and academic activities. However, Joey’s presenting symptoms do not meet full ADHD criteria. Based on the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2012), he meets following criteria of ADHD. 1-Inattention (Six or more symptoms have to be met, bur Joey meets following two symptoms out of nine) †¢ Often has difficulty organizing task and activities. (Joey is often described as â€Å"off task† and having difficulty returning to school prepared with his materials, and turning his work in the right places.) †¢ Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in task that require sustained mental effort. (Joey would refuse to school work when he was in kindergarten) Hyperactivity and impulsivity (Six or more symptoms have to be met; Joey meets four symptoms out of nine) †¢ Often runs about or climbs in situation where it is inappropriate †¢ Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly †¢ Often ‘on the go’ acting as if ‘driven by a motor †¢ Often talks excessively ADHD was ruled out due to the fact that Joey’s symptoms do not meet the full criteria of ADHD, but if he had not presented ASD symptoms, he might have been diagnosed with other specified attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or unspecified attention-deficit hyperactive