The Case Assignment will be a 3-5 page (excluding cover page and references) res

The Case Assignment will be a 3-5 page (excluding cover page and references) research essay. Please review the case
study provided below and the key prompts to respond for the Case Assignment.
Devon is a 14 year old student at your school who has come to your attention, as well as other educators and administrators due to recent behavior changes. Devon was a good student and although not extremely introverted, was well liked and seemed to have a close circle of friends. This student also participated in a few extracurricular activities, both in the realm of academics (as part of the science club) and in the school’s band. He has recently stopped participating in these activities and has shown a marked decrease academic performance. Attendance was never an issue for this student, but now Devon has missed a few classes or has walked in late without an explanation. Devon also changed seats in class and now prefers to be close to the door. Other students report that Devon no longer sits with them at lunch and prefers to eat alone. Classroom conduct has not been an issue, except for Devon sometimes falling asleep in class on occasion. On teacher reports that Devon’s attitude has changed and that Devon is “sometimes sarcastic, even sounding angry, when I ask a question.”
Based on reading the case study, please address the following issues in your written Case assignment:
1) From your knowledge thus far in the course, what are your thoughts on potential mental health issues here? Specically, what behavioral signs and symptoms might be present which may indicate:
1. Mood Disorder
2. Conduct Disorder 3. Trauma
2) How does gender play any role in the scenario? What other conditions or dynamics might also inuence Devon’s current situation? Please cite appropriate statistics to support your arguments.
3) Explore the best practices in managing the behaviors of this student in the school setting
4) What are some ethical considerations that need to be addressed here when supporting Devon in a school setting?
Writing Guidelines:
3-5 pages, double spaced with 1” margins all around
Include a title page and references page (not included in the 3-5 page count)
Make sure you include an introduction and conclusion
Make sure you check your spelling and grammar (reading your paper out loud when you are nished will help you with this)
Use at least 3 sources from the background material and/or external sources to support your information
Cite your sources in the text (body) of the paper as applicable to avoid plagiarism—make sure the sources you cite also appear in the references page.