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ASWB Social Work Clinical

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Mrs. Johnson’s art class is disrupted every day during third period by one student in particular. Jeremiah cannot seem to sit still and is always shrugging his shoulders. He has been heard mumbling under his breath by other students and will sometimes hit himself in the head for no reason. This occurs constantly, and when Jeremiah is confronted, the actions worsen. Mrs. Johnson calls a meeting with his parents and discovers he suffers from what disorder?
  1. Muscle spasms
  2. Bipolar disorder
  3. Tourette Syndrome
  4. Anti-social disorder
Explanation
Answer: C - Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder. It is typically characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements called tics. The diagnosis is usually made a year after symptoms arise. Tourette’s effects younger children, mostly between the ages of 7 and 10. Tics appear to get worse when anxiety or excitement builds in an individual. Improvement starts appearing in the late teen years and adulthood. Ten percent of those diagnosed will be affected by a progression in this disorder.
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