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Harris

D.O.B.: 03/29/1999

Gender: Male

Ethnicity: Not Given

Date of Evaluation:

REASON FOR REFERRAL:

Sam Harris is a 15-year-old male who was referred by the *(information not available regarding exact referral source, please insert) court for assessment and the development of a treatment program.

Developmental History

According to Sam's mother, Tammy Harris, Sam was born at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC. His reported birth weight is in the low normal range (6 pounds, 5 ounces). According to Ms. Harris there were no complications during the pregnancy and during the delivery. All of the available evidence indicates that Sam met his development milestones on time and there were no significant issues.

Family History

There is no significant family medical history reported in the case notes. Sam's parents were cohabitating at the time of his birth. According to Ms. Harris, Kirkman Wells (Sam's father), was abusive to her and she eventually left him. Sam currently lives with his mother, her partner, two sisters, and a cousin in Washington DC. According to Sam he has a total of nine siblings, three of which are paternal siblings and a total of six maternal siblings; however, two maternal siblings are currently deceased.

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There are reports of significant physical and emotional abuse directed at Sam from both his mother and his mother's partner. Sam has been kicked out of the house on several occasions by his mother. Sam reports that he believes his mother does not like him and that she physically abuses him and sometimes does not feed him for days of time. There is an open neglect case against Ms. Harris regarding this treatment.

Sam reported that he has occasional contact with his father and reports from Sam's probation officer indicate that Sam's father makes promises to him but does not keep them.

Educational History

Sam was held back in the first grade. He has an IEP, Emotional Disturbed Classification. He is currently suspended from school and is reportedly failing all of his classes.

Medical History

Reported medical history appears unremarkable.

Sexual History

None reported.

Social History

Sam reported that he gets….....

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