Rory Hoy Case Study Summary

Case Conceptualization Sheet
(2-3 page limit double spaced)

Student Name: Frank Gomez

Case Name: Rory Hoy

Age of Child or Adolescent: He did not say his aged but I am summing he is 14.

1. Brief summary of the case (4-5 sentences).
Rory Hoy presents as a young boy who has difficulties with his attention as he often gets focused with more than one individual stimuli. This has made it difficult for situations where he needs to be careful and become aware of multiple stimuli such as crossing the street. Rory requires simple and clear instructions to make sure he understands what is require out of him. Rory can take statement literally when individuals speak metaphorically which has made it difficult to understand others. Rory can also become obsessed with different activities at a time which he describes as very

Please describe any information which seems to contradict or be atypical of the diagnoses (how do you make sense of this behavior or symptom?).
While I identified that there was a lack of language impairment with Rory, it is atypical for this to be the case. He presented very sociable and able to communicate in a concise way. He also describes frustration when people rearrange his belongings. While it could be a break in his repetitive activities, it can be better explained by Obsessive compulsive disorder 300.3 (F42).

5. Identify a couple of strengths you see in Rory.
He seems to be verbally competent and can illustrate his difficulties in a concise and understandable way. He seems to recognize his natural supports and identifies how his loved ones can help him.
6. Please make a statement of what additional information you would like to know about Rory that would help support your diagnoses and help you determine a treatment approach to work with Rory.
I would ask if there are any intellectual disabilities that Rory is dealing with? I believe this would help me understand if these symptoms could be a result of his intellectual