ADHD Children (Case -2)

 Case 2: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children

Recorded Date: 03rd January 2020

Actually this is case of 2 children belongs to same family. Both are Brother and Sister.

Informant: Mother (Widow Mrs. J)

Resident: Saidabad, Hyderabad

Religion: Hindu

Boy details:

Name: Mr. SS

Age: 13 Years (studying 8th Class)

Appearance: white, overweight, chubby cheeks, always smiling.

Complaints: 

a) Hyperactivity;

b) Likes Fighting

c) Recently beated (beaten) 40 yrs old person 

d) Mischief

His mother complaint that child became rude in behavior after his father's death 2 yrs ago. His father was Psychologist (done M.Sc). Although, the child is mentally disturbed, he started showing his attitude by being aggressive towards his friends and other people in neighborhood. His goal is to become a doctor. He is good at studies.

The boy frequently slap and beat his sister. He hugs and kiss his Mom on cheeks every-time. His mother feels embarrassment when he does this in-front of others while they outside.

Girl details:

Name: Ms. S

Age: 11 years (studying 6th class)

Appearance: brown complexion, fat, clipped teeth, oblong face

Complaints:

a) Poor in Studies.

b) Care-free attitude 

c) Easily believe in other people words.

Mother claims that the Girl is very innocent. she doesn't know what is right or wrong. Recently, while she coming back from tuition, the Girl confronts a middle aged Man who asked for address. While talking to her, the man started touching girl body parts and squeezed her boobs. The Girl simply told this to her family without showing any expression. Mother got worried about her innocence, not to get bullied by outsiders.

Tests Conducted:

Standard Progressive Matrix (SPM)

Boy - 28

Girl - 24