Case Study Identification Data: Johnathan is a nine year, eight month old, Caucasian boy with a history of severe physical assault of his mother and peers, homicidal threats, self-abusive behaviors, firesetting, and psychotic symptoms, admitted to Perkins for a forty-five day, diagnostic evaluation, and possible long-term placement. Mental Status: The first time I met john, he was in the time-out room. He appeared dissociated and possibly psychotic. He had glassy eyes, he alternated between staring …showed first 75 words of 650 total…

…showed last 75 words of 650 total…to stop this behavior. As these observations are consistent with baseline psychological and neuropsychological functioning! . Presenting Problem: Johnathen presents with diagnoses of bipolar disorder and post tramatic stress disorder, the latter related to being witness, and possibly victim of, domestic violence. His father is reported to have subjected his mother to verbal and physical abuse, before their divorce. His father is presently serving time in prison for domestic violence. Johnathans mother is pre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**