Who's Crazy?

Question 1

11y/o Jimmy often bullies and threatens his parents. He has intentionally set fires to his neighbors home, and destroyed his friends property at school. His parents often complains that he skips school which started before the age of 13 and he often stays out all night despite his parents telling him not too. When he was younger he was diagnosed with ADHD.

Answer 1

Conduct Disorder

Question 2

7 y/o John has recently started to disrupt the his class, and often does not pay attention to the teacher. She states that he seems inattentive by daydreaming and staring off into the window. At home his parents also notices that is hyperactive when playing with his toys which interferes with his sleep patterns and functioning. His parents think these odd behaviors might be due to being a small baby at birth.

Answer 2

ADHD

Question 3

12y/o Ben has enjoys doing the same activities everyday, he loves trucks, and finds unusual interest in dumpster trucks. He has been nonverbal since the age of 3 and finds it difficult to share with his siblings. His parents noticed that he didn’t babble until 1yr old. They also report that he didn’t say mama or daddy until he was 2yrs old.

Answer 3

ASD

Question 4

31 y/o Jim has just completed his PhD in nuclear medicine. He enjoys his new job as a scientist working in Dr. Grant lab. He is particularly interested in becoming a nuclear atom scientist. He enjoys learning about the structure of the atoms.

Answer 4

Asperger Syndrome

Question 5

45 y/o Joseph enjoys getting high on cocaine, and spends most of his time trying to obtain the substance. During the day he has a intense craving for it, that it interferes with his social and family life.

Answer 5

Substance Use Disorder