Anna is an eight-year-old girl who is referred to the clinic by her parents. Anna’s parents report difficulties getting her to finish her homework on time, saying she delays starting her homework and yells at them when they try to make her sit down and focus. Anna’s backpack is messy, and her mother says she is particularly frustrated with how long it takes Anna to get out the door in the morning. When she tries to hurry Anna along, Anna gets angry and will often kick at her mother or start to cry. According to her teacher, she is not disruptive in class but is missing more work than her peers. Anna has one close friend at school whom she sees after school about once a week.
A. What are three questions you would want to ask of Anna, her parents, or her teachers?
B. List two potential diagnoses for Anna and your reasoning for choosing each diagnosis.
C. For one of the potential diagnoses, describe the corresponding evidence-based treatment.