a counselor in a child and adolescent center is asked by their boss to see a mother with her 3-year-old son. The mother brings her son to their office, and they are hostile toward each other. She states that he is hyperactive and has ADHD. She is demanding medication for him so she can manage his behavior. The counselor request a session with her son for play therapy. During the 30 minutes of play therapy, he behaves appropriately with the toys in the room with no signs or symptoms of hyperactivity. However, when returned to the room with the mother, he exhibits hyperactivity and argumentative behavior.

Given the aforementioned case, what is common sense telling the counselor in this situation?

1) What are the differences and similarities regarding the diagnosis of ADHD. Consider the possible medication, short-term benefits, and long-term side effects for a 3-year-old male.

2) explain the counselor would use what they know about family relationships to build a bridge in their meetings with this particular family.

How the counselor gain a better understanding of the family situation so they can assist in achieving a more harmonious relationship?