Case study

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Elliot is a lively, biracial six-year-old who has just entered Kindergarten in an inner-ring suburban school. His family is well known to the local police as police have been called to the home multiple times due to noise disturbances and other complaints. Elliots teacher is aware of these complaints as he lives in the same neighborhood.

Elliot attended an early intervention preschool due to a speech impediment. In this preschool he also struggled with social interactions. Elliots mother tells you that he graduated from early intervention preschool with flying colors and that all intervention goals have been met.

After six months in school, it has become clear that Elliot is struggling. He still does not know his letters and numbers, struggles with writing, and his social interactions often land him in the principals office. Elliot is moody and cant seem to tolerate any frustration. Elliot is currently receiving Tier 1 interventions only, but they are not having much of an effect.

Elliots mother is 20 years old and living with her mother. You suspect that there may be an alcohol problem in the home as Elliots mother has mentioned to you that her own mother drinks a lot. Elliots mother reports that her son is aggressive the family rabbit. Elliot and his mother seem close and it is clear that Elliot wants to please her. Elliot loves to draw and frequently draws pictures for his mother when he is in school.

Elliot tells his mother that he is being bullied at school (using those words). Elliot was recently suspended due pushing a peer over, injuring the peer (broken arm).

Elliots mother reports that Elliots father was recently released from jail and that she sees so much of him in Elliot. She is afraid that Elliot will be just like his father.

Use this outline to create level 1 headings within your paper. Here is an example – the first writing prompt reads:

1. Very brief case overview naming the problem and client/system strengths. 14 page

Your level 1 heading would be:

Case Overview

Your paper must cover the following topics in this order:

1. Very brief case overview naming the problem and client/system strengths. 14 page
2. A description of all team members and their roles in the clients intervention plan. 12 page
3. An analysis of systemic and structural issues contributing to the problem or amplifying the problem. 1.5 pages
4. An analysis of state and federal policies impacting the problem and suggestions for policy changes that would benefit your client. 1 page
5. A description of at least two micro-level and one mezzo-level intervention that would benefit your client and your rationale for selecting these interventions. Keep in mind that your interventions must be research-based and evidence-informed. 2 pages
6. An analysis of the impact of trauma- and toxic stress on the clients life and the selection of interventions taking into account the potential impact of the pandemic on Elliot, his family, and his education. 1 page
7. Specific suggestions for the inclusion of cultural humility in your interactions with the client/family and system. 12 page