A 9 y.o. child is being assessed by a mental health provider…
A 9 y.o. child is being assessed by a mental health provider following multiple episodes of property destruction and violence at home and at school. The child’s parent reports that he “seems like he is acting out intentionally to hurt other people” and that his aggressive behavior “doesn’t seem impulsive.” Drawing on these statements and the rest of the behaviors described, the clinical team states that they are concerned these problems may progress into a more serious condition later in his life if they are not addressed. They offer a tentative diagnosis of: