The Case for Isagani

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SOWK 503 - Fall 2013 Midterm Examination Case Study – “Isagani” Timothy Oldani March 02, 2014 Prof. Azure Darby The Case for Isagani The case for Isagani, a young 5 year old boy who has been referred to SOS Services for a mental health assessment, is one that demands a deeper understanding of the boy’s behavior and history of development. To provide an adequate analysis of this case, for a proper mental health assessment, a review of some key factors and components must be performed. By looking into the early childhood and neurobiological development, engaging an environmental and cultural analysis, and applying proper psychodynamic theories, we may garner enough insight for a much better understanding of Isagani’s current behavior and dispositions. Developmental and Neurobiological Assessment An understanding of Isagani’s developmental milestones and neurobiology is important to cross reference his development with the normal development of an average child as it pertains to the milestones of each phase in early childhood development. By looking over his known history and milestones from ages 0 to 5 years, broken into 5 phases (age 0-12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, and 5 years), an adequate assessment may be possible. The normal milestones will be review first, followed by a comparison of Isagani’s known developmental milestones. With this information, the biological, psychological, and social development expectations can be assessed in such a way that may render some valuable insights concerning Isagani’s neurobiology and developmental milestones. Age: 0-12 Months (1 Year) In looking at the developmental milestones of infants, up to the age of 12 months from birth, a normal child should display the following neurobiological and physical signs: sucking, grasping and following objects; to rolling, supporting head, and reaching; all the
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