Thoughtful Response Paper

Your neighbor tells you that his eleven-year-old daughter has been having behavior and academic problems in school. "Her teacher recommended taking her to the pediatrician to get a prescription for Ritalin," he said.

1. In a well-thought-out paperintegrating information from Articles make an argument for why your neighbor should first have his daughter evaluated by a clinical psychologist.

2. Discuss the role of the clinical psychologist.

3. Provide clear arguments for:

a) the types of assessment tools the psychologist might use in his or her evaluation,

b) the specific aspects that make the selected tools applicable to the case scenario, and

c) how these tools would help in guiding diagnosis and treatment. Be purposeful in this discussion and avoid generalizations.

Note: Provide in-text citations and references