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Provide a detailed explanation of: 

· What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) 

· How the diagnoses affect Navid

· How the diagnoses affect the family

· 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

Father: Edwin Morales, Male, Heterosexual from El Salvador. 

Ethnicity: Salvadorian 

Religion: Catholic 

Employment: Salvadorian Restaurant. Dishwasher and waiter. 

Mother: Marlo Morales. Deceased 1-year-ago in a traumatic car accident. 

Children: 

Navid Morales, Aged 9, Dx: Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Family referred by school based on his behavior, Male, Heterosexual 

Pablo Morales, Aged 7, Male, Heterosexual 

Juan Morales, Aged 5, Male, Heterosexual 

Isabel Morales, Aged 3, Female, Heterosexual 

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