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Tina’s seven-year-old cousin is having trouble in school. His teachers complain of behavior problems and he has difficulty concentrating. List your differential diagnosis. What assessments would you... perform? Student Response: differential diagnosis. 1.Anxiety Disorders 2.Bipolar Affective Disorder 3.Depression 4.Dysthymic Disorder 5.Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis 6.Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 7.Sleep Disorders What assessments would you perform? There's no specific test for ADHD, but making a diagnosis will likely include: 1.Medical exam- to help rule out other possible causes of symptoms 2.Information gathering- such as any current medical issues, personal and family medical history, and school records 3. Interviews or questionnaires -for family members, your child's teachers or other people who know yourTina’s seven-year-old cousin is having trouble in school. His teachers complain of behavior problems and he has difficulty concentrating. List your differential diagnosis. What assessments would you perform? Student Response: differential diagnosis. 1.Anxiety Disorders 2.Bipolar Affective Disorder 3.Depression 4.Dysthymic Disorder 5.Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis 6.Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 7.Sleep Disorders What assessments would you perform? There's no specific test for ADHD, but making a diagnosis will likely include: 1.Medical exam- to help rule out other possible causes of symptoms 2.Information gathering- such as any current medical issues, personal and family medical history, and school records 3. Interviews or questionnaires -for family members, your child's teachers or other people who know your [Show More]

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