Joey Tribbiani Case Study

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Joey Tribbiani is a 4 year old Hispanic boy with no history of psychiatric disorders, but is demonstrating behaviors of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity at home and in school. His major stress stems from his inability to control himself around his peers, thus he has a hard time making and keeping friends. Based upon this examination and history, he meets the criteria for combined type ADHD. Although not entirely visible during the first meeting, his parents, teacher, and school psychologist note clear symptoms of excessive over-activity and inattention. As per the DSM V, Joey’s behavior demonstrates a persistent pattern that interferes with functioning. His symptoms include and are not limited to: failure to listen to details