Case Presentation

Background Information
3rd grader male
8 years old
Older brother
Salvadorian
Economic problems
Siler City Elementary School

Problem
Teacher reported very bad scratches on boys
hands for the past 2 months
Boy says Carlos (classmate that transfer to a
different school last month) told him to scratch his
arm any time stress kicks in.
Unsanitary nails
Friend abuse
Carlos stepped on boys big finger

Services
One on one talk to have a better understanding.
Student had no marks

Pros and Cons

Strengths

Limitations

Very communicative

Had to contact
parents about nails

Had no problem
answering questions

Student is not aware

of the situation

Assessment Goals
Observe student and see no scratches till the end
of the year
Find better friends for student

Interventions timeframe
Check on student twice a week and have one on
one conversation to have better trust

What are some biases you had going

into the interview?
None but had questions on my mind
Are parents aware?
Any trouble at home?
Any suicidal thoughts?
Any economic issue?

What were some value differences

between you and the client?

Deal with stress differently

What events or life experiences have

shaped them into the person they
are?
Parents are not aware of problems at school.
Parents work to much to know whats going on

What is the staff recommendation about

diagnosis, Interventions or treatment?
Teacher wants to contact parents to have a better
understanding abuse at home. She wants therapy
for the student

What does research say on their

diagnosis/problem/treatment?
Happens when stress comes in. Separate any
contact with abuser

What changes do recommend for the

agency or service (Needs of agency,
changes, and rights issues)? Report those
to supervisor.
Better communication with student
Better relationship within teacher and student

Competences
1, 2,4, 6