Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Michael's Condition:Michael is a 7-year-old boy, who was sent to the pediatrician for analysis after his 2-year-old examination . Early in Michael's development, his mother said she noticed similar delays to the doctor's observations and had similar concerns. One of the biggest concerns is that Michael will not respond to his name when called even if he is only a meter away or less and will not even turn his head towards the voice. Second, he has difficulty following simple instructions, especially one-step directions such as come here, sit, or get. In addition to not using words to say or request what he wants, Michael simply repeats a patterned word every now and then. Thirdly, when he plays with the other children in the two groups, he doesn't even notice the other children, he plays alone and doesn't really play. Other concerns in Michael's situation include difficulty playing with toys, he seems unable to make eye contact or imitate his mother, and he tends to be more attached to some objects than he is to his parents and other familiar people. As a result, Michael seems to be in his own world and doesn't want others to be in it with him. Therefore, you likely suffer from a condition that requires a correct diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. Diagnosis of Michael's Condition: Based on concerns raised by his mother and doctor, Michael appears to suffer from autism. In general, children with autism have problems or difficulties in three main areas, namely language, behavior and social interaction (“Autism – Symptoms”, n.d.). However, because the symptoms and severity of the condition differ significantly, children with similar...... middle of paper ......asure is a function-based treatment approach that involves eliminating problem behavior and its replacement with more suitable behaviors that serve the same purpose (Schrader, n.d.). In this case, Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA) will be used to extinguish the problem behavior and reinforce the alternative behavior. In conclusion, Michael's symptoms are signs of a child with autism in terms of language, social skills and behavior. Michael demonstrated all of the symptoms associated with autism identified by his mother and pediatrician. Therefore, your condition requires a proper treatment or intervention plan to address it appropriately. Because Michael's condition is associated with some significant behavioral problems, it requires a functionally based treatment approach, such as Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors..