Psychological Tests and Measurements

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Psychological Assessment

Confidentiality Disclaimer

Reason for Referral

Identifying information

Developmental History

Medical and Psychiatric History

Short Family and Social History

Short History of School Behavior

Tests Administered

Standardized Instruments

Information Assessment Techniques

Mental Status Examination and Behavioral Observations

Results Form Testing

The following results were obtained with respect to the different domain of functioning of Sebastian based on information from multiple sources.

Cognitive-Intellectual-Executive Functioning

Social-Emotional Functioning

Diagnostic Impression

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There is a chance that the subject of the report or those who are closely associated with the subject of the report could get psychologically and/or emotionally hurt as the report contains sensitive information about the subject. This report is meant only for people trained enough to read such reports and should not be given to the subject named in the report. In order to ensure that the name of the person who is also the subject of the report is protected, a trained mental health professional should only be the one who should disseminate the report to the subject of this report or to any other individual who is not a trained professional in this field. Liability for any damage that may be caused due to their actions would rest only and wholly with people who release this report.

Sebastian Smith

Gender

Male

Birth Date

5/5/1999

Age

16 years 3-month

Dates of Evaluation

7/17; 7/27/15

Date of Report

8/3/2015

Examiner

Grade

Completed ninth Grade

Reason for Referral

The reason for conducting a psychological evaluation on Sebastian, a 16-year 3 months old Caucasian adolescent, is to find out the current cognitive and emotional status of the individual. Sebastian is troubled with poor school performance for quite some time now for reasons that are not very apparent. He has not been able to perform well despite the school arranging for extensive private tutoring and accommodating the child o many occasions.

According to the preliminary report from the school, poor school attendance, complex family dynamics and possible attending and learning problems are the primary factors that lead to him underperforming in school.

Sources of Information:

Information about Sebastian was got from the ones who ware close to him like his mother, his previous social worker and his former psychologist. Some information was also obtained from his school. Apart from these numerous psychological, educational and medical reports were consulted to link, tally and compare the information and the established facts to come to the conclusion. Medical reports, interview, rating scales and developmental history were the methods to get the information.

The information gathered seemed credible and reliable while observation during testing and standardized psychological, neuropsychological and achievement tests formed the basis for the present state of Sebastian's learning and behavior. The cooperation and motivation to perform the tests by Sebastian made the validity of his performance on most tests to be accurate.

Background Information:

Identifying information

Sebastian Smith is a 16-year 3 months old Caucasian adolescent who studies in grade 9 and has had problems with his performance at school for quite some time now.

Developmental History

Academic performance and proper social behavior has been the weak points for Sebastian for quite some time now. Sebastian does not enjoy a free flowing relationship with his parents but rather has a complex relationship with both his parents which often leaves him torn between both.

A matter for concern is Sebastian's ability to maintain motivation in his schoolwork and the study would identify and list recommendations for him.

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What is most concerning about Sebastian's condition is his tendency to use of illegal substances or marijuana.

Medical and Psychiatric History:

Sebastian's mother reported that her child, Sebastian was born without any difficulty through Caesarean section when she was 29 and his father was 31. While the weight of the new born was normal, Sebastian suffered from jaundice as an infant.

There were some medical conditions that he experienced as an infant like sleep difficulties and he rarely slept for more than 2 to 3 hours at a stretch.

For language and gross motor development, the developmental milestones were normal and within the specified range of time for growing children even as Sebastian had a poor appetite as an infant. Sebastian developed bladder and bowel control at night at somewhat later stage in life compared to normal kids. There numerous occasions when Sebastian met with accidents with soccer, skateboard and moped resulting in several broken bones. As a child he has had the usual chickenpox, ear infections and strap throat.

Short Family and Social History:

Sebastian's mother, serving as an administrative assistant is reported to have no learning or attention problems. However his biological father is unemployed much of the time. It was reported by Mrs. Smith that her husband has been violent on her on a number of occasions until they got divorced. Mrs. Smith is reported to have a history of depression on both sides of the family.

Short History of School Behavior

Sebastian was reported to have low motivation for school achievement and has been troubled with problems related to reading and classroom behavior, as reported by his former teacher. However Sebastian is reported to be creative and has good abstract thinking and understands language well. There are some distinct characteristics in Sebastian that are considered to be harmful such as being nervous and with repetitive habits, being fidgety and restless and has the occasional mood swings. He has a problem with follow through and has difficulty in planning and he does not learn from mistakes as well as being disorganized. However Sebastian fares better in one on one situations. However frustration and depression sets in when Sebastian realizes that he has a problem with his schoolwork. There has been an improvement in the social interactions and his self-confidence is picking up slowly. What is amazing the despite the poor faring in school, Sebastian has shown a flare for compassion and leadership as he responds well to structure and boundaries.

Tests Administered

The assessment of the intelligence, learning processes, academic achievement and emotional and psychological development of Sebastian was done through targeting the domains that govern these functions.

Standardized Instruments:

Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -- Adolescent Form

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory

Information Assessment Techniques:

Development History Form

Interviews

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