Michael Smith Case Review (Michael Is A 6-Year-Old Male Referred For A Psychological Evaluation)

Michael Smith Case ReviewStudent's NameInstitutional AffiliationMichael Smith Case ReviewCase SummaryMichael is a 6-year-old male referred for a psychological evaluation to determine the possibility of any Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) such as autism. The referral is based on recommendations made by the school teacher and the pediatrician. According to the information presented by the mother, Michael exhibited significant difficulty coping with the new home environment after moving four years ago. The mother also reported that Michael had a high tolerance to pain and a limited attention span regarding objects he was not interested in. The mother also highlighted about Michael qualified for special education under the Speech or Language Impaired (SLI) category based on delayed language skills. The background information presented by the teachers and observation highlighted that Michael seemed disinterested in group activities in the classroom. Moreover, Michael preferred playing alone.StrengthsBased on the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Third Edition (WPPSI-III) test, Michael exhibited average nonverbal intelligence. In this context, Michael had proficient visual-motor and nonverbal problem-solving skills. Additionally, his engagement with toys and playing patterns highlighted impressive fine motor skills based on persistence and quickness