Question: When diagnosing children, it can be very difficult due to their brains still developing. What are proper diagnoses that can be explored for a first

When diagnosing children, it can be very difficult due to their brains still developing. What are proper diagnoses that can be explored for a first grader with impulsive aggressive actions against other children with the following symptoms?

  • The client's aggression is unpredictable in school. Generally he gets along with his classmates, he is not disruptive, and is often the first to finish his work.
  • During playtime in school, he likes to play alone.
  • During playtime he ignores and tunes out other children. Client lashes out and hits children if they continue to pursue him during playtime when he want to be alone.
  • He is at risk of being expelled.

At what stage is too early for a proper diagnosis?

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