Running Head: CLIENT DESCRIPTION Jaclyn Cardwell October 29, 2017 COUN5240 Thry Coun Guidance Chld Adol Tiffany Nesbit CLIENT DESCRIPTION 2 CLIENT DESCRIPTION Client name: Annabel Brown Gender: Female Age: 10 years Ethnicity: The client is an African American. This ethnic group is a group of Americans with whole or partial black racial groups of Africa. The only language that is spoken in the home is English. Physical observations: The client is relatively tall, weighs 25kgs, and has a dark skin color. The client is dressed in a pink sleeveless dress with a trench coat despite the sunny weather condition and seems to have a high sense of hygiene. The client has a cold and was coughing into a napkin. Medical status: Annabel Brown’s medical conditions show that asthma is present and the client is allergic to cold. This means that whenever the skin is exposed to cold, rashes appear which later turn out to be painful. The client appears to be physically weak and having checked the health background report, it shows that the client has been in and out of the hospital although the client has never been admitted. Records from the doctor state that the client should always be kept warm no matter how hot it is because of the allergy. The inhaler should always be carried in case of an asthma attack. It also states that the client should avoid triggering asthma agents like dust, strong scents and cold. Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive observations: The client does not maintain eye contact when conversing however, the client is audible and fluent in her speech. When asked some questions about the client’s health, she overreacts and becomes overwhelmed by her emotions. CLIENT DESCRIPTION 3 As she becomes more engaged, it is noticed that she is talkative, has different facial expressions and has an extensive use of gestures when communicating with an upright posture. Academic status and functioning: The client is in the fourth grade and records from her school report show that she is an average student, is a relatively fast learner and she does not have any indiscipline cases. Due to her health condition, she is entitled to special diet while at school, and is often absent from school. Family and living situation: The client lives with both of her parents, her two siblings and her aunt, and their nanny in a spacious mansion. Social and community involvement: due to her condition, she does not participate in any sporty activity. She is a Catholic, and she belongs to the children’s choir in their church. She also takes part in arranging hymn books to be used during the church service. Presenting Problem. The child is in the office for psychological counseling. The reason she came for the counseling is that she is depressed because of the way other children are treating her at school. She explained to me that students from her class usually avoid her especially when she reacts to cold as a result of the allergy. They feel like she will infect them hence not come near her. They also make fun of her because of the high rate of absenteeism that she records. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a common childhood special need. It is a condition where children are easily distracted but are not hyperactive or impulsive, are hyperactive and impulsive but do not show signs of inattention or when they are impulsive, hyperactive and inattentive. This category of children should be given Individualized Education Program (IEPs) at school; a 504 plan should be provided for them at school. This plan is to CLIENT DESCRIPTION 4 ensure children with this special need and is attending secondary or elementary schools will have a conducive learning environment and are provided for accommodation at school. They should also be entitled to special diet meals at school.
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