Admitting Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder Past and Present History: Sam is a 14-year-old young man diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was assessed to have difficulty with communication and interaction with other people because of his aggressive and repetitive behavior. As part, his professional development training he was followed up by a speech-language pathologist for a year. Sam now attends a public school special day class that offers frequent instruction in varied settings to foster independence in the community. (more details pls see attached photos) Questions: 1. Present the mental status examination of the patient following the mnemonic ATOMIC: Appearance and behavior Thoughts Orientation Memory Intellectual Functioning Cognitive Functions 2. Discharge plan/recommendations to the patient using the mnemonic METHOD: M-Medication, E-Environment/Exercise, T-Treatment, H-Health Teaching, O-Observation/Out-patient, D-Diet
Admitting Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder Past and Present History: Sam is a 14-year-old young man diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was assessed to have difficulty with communication and interaction with other people because of his aggressive and repetitive behavior. As part, his professional development training he was followed up by a speech-language pathologist for a year. Sam now attends a public school special day class that offers frequent instruction in varied settings to foster independence in the community. (more details pls see attached photos) Questions: 1. Present the mental status examination of the patient following the mnemonic ATOMIC: Appearance and behavior Thoughts Orientation Memory Intellectual Functioning Cognitive Functions 2. Discharge plan/recommendations to the patient using the mnemonic METHOD: M-Medication, E-Environment/Exercise, T-Treatment, H-Health Teaching, O-Observation/Out-patient, D-Diet
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Admitting Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Past and Present History: Sam is a 14-year-old young man diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was assessed to have difficulty with communication and interaction with other people because of his aggressive and repetitive behavior. As part, his professional development training he was followed up by a speech-language pathologist for a year. Sam now attends a public school special day class that offers frequent instruction in varied settings to foster independence in the community. (more details pls see attached photos)
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1. Present the mental status examination of the patient following the mnemonic ATOMIC:
- Appearance and behavior
- Thoughts
- Orientation
- Memory
- Intellectual Functioning
- Cognitive Functions
2. Discharge plan/recommendations to the patient using the mnemonic METHOD:
- M-Medication, E-Environment/Exercise, T-Treatment, H-Health Teaching, O-Observation/Out-patient, D-Diet
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