case: Single parent (Miss Williams) and their 4 year old son (Andrew) at the family's home for their initial intake assessment. The son's daycare provider referred the family to the community mental health center following reports from several staff that the child is presenting a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity. Further, the daycare provider noted potential developmental delays in language and social development. Although the single parent is a voluntary client, the client was initially ambivalent to meet with you. At the initial home visit, you observe the child eating pieces of paint from the wall. Using verbal following, exploring, and focusing skills, facilitate a conversation to identify an prioritize the client's problem(s), its expressions, and other concerns.

Miss Williams and her son Andrew are seeking help for Andrew's inattention, hyperactivity, and potential developmental delays in language and social development. Here are two SMART goals that can be proposed for Andrew:

Goal 1: Improve Andrew's attention span and focus during playtime.

• Objective 1: Andrew will engage in a play activity for at least 10 minutes without getting distracted by external stimuli.
• Objective 2: Andrew will be able to complete a puzzle with at least 10 pieces with minimal assistance from his mother.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Andrew's daycare provider will observe his playtime behavior and report back to the therapist on a weekly basis. The therapist will also conduct a weekly check-in with Miss Williams to assess Andrew's progress.

Goal 2: Improve Andrew's social skills and communication abilities.

• Objective 1: Andrew will initiate a conversation with a peer at daycare at least once a day.
• Objective 2: Andrew will be able to identify and label at least 5 different emotions.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Miss Williams will keep a daily log of Andrew's interactions with his peers at daycare. The therapist will also conduct a monthly check-in with Andrew's daycare provider to assess his progress.

These goals are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timely. They are designed to address Andrew's presenting problems and help him develop the necessary skills to succeed in his social and academic environments.

Questions:

propose at least 2 goals for the client that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and timely (SMART). (1) identify the client's presenting problem(s); (2) identify and explain the process and rationale for proposing 2 SMART goals; (3) identify and describe at least 2 objectives or steps for each goal; and (4) describe quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods for monitoring and evaluating progress for each goal.

Identify and elaborate on the client's presenting problem(s).

Identify and explain the process and rationale for 2 SMART goals.

Identify and describe at least 2 objectives or steps for each goal.

Clearly described quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods for monitoring and evaluating progress for each goal. Rationale and process for methods were clear.

Please make changes.

Thank you,

Martha