Children with mental health disorders like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, reactive attachment disorder, and others often struggle at home, in public, and at school. Their behaviors can be difficult for parents, teachers, and others to manage. As social workers, supporting these children and their families is important. Interventions at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels within communities can provide needed assistance.
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Oftentimes you will see children with mental health disorders having difficulty in home, public
places, and schools. They can be labeled as "difficult" or "out of control" and their behaviors
often present challenges to parents, caretakers, and teachers. The ability to support these children
and their families is a significant social work role.
Choose one of the disorders listed below:
Autism spectrum disorder.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Reactive attachment disorder.
Disinhibited social engagement disorder.
Oppositional defiant disorder.
Conduct disorder.
For your discussion post:
Provide a summary of the characteristics of one of these disorders as defined in the
DSM-5-TR
or other research.
Describe some of the concerns that children and their families may encounter from a systems
perspective as a result of the disorder.
Identify a systems-based (micro, mezzo, or macro) level intervention within your community
that is available for support for this disorder.