Problem: Social Work Case Study Creation
• Provide a detailed explanation of:
o What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
o How the diagnoses affect Navid
o How the diagnoses affect the family
o How does the death (grief) of Marlo affects the family
• Background
Edwin was referred to social work department due to his son's behavior problems. The son (age 9) was diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) and is also affected by his mothers death.
• Description of Family System
o Father: Edwin Morales, Male, Heterosexual from El Salvador.
o Ethnicity: Salvadorian
o Religion: Catholic
o Employment: Salvadorian Restaurant. Dishwasher and waiter.
o Mother: Marlo Morales. Deceased 1-year-ago in a traumatic car accident.
o Children:
• Navid Morales, Aged 9, Dx: Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Family referred by school based on his behavior, Male, Heterosexual
o Pablo Morales, Aged 7, Male, Heterosexual
o Juan Morales, Aged 5, Male, Heterosexual
o Isabel Morales, Aged 3, Female, Heterosexual.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.