Psychiatric Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum/PDD

Autism Spectrum/PDD encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors. Autism is considered a spectrum because it can vary in severity and presentation.

MCR-F16-5994

She had been residing at Von Wald 180 Degrees since May. Big escalation on 8/19 and brought to ED. Unable to return to Von Wald; parents are guardians but unwilling to have her in their home (possibly homeless?) and want to terminate their parent rights. Mom is difficult to get in touch with and wants all communication through her attorney.

CH8SCH-F16-6006

Was in metro area with adoptive parents. Placed at Youth Shelter in St. Cloud. Came to hospital. Shelter d/c’d her and refused to pick her up. Ramsey probation and SW already involved. Adoptive parents want to relinquish any rights to patient as aggression is focused on mom.

MHF-F17-5914

Came to our ED from her CRS home, who issued a temp suspension and are not allowing her back at this time. On DD waiver with DD CM. No other CM involvement currently. Has IQ of 60. Last DA completed in March recommended PHP. On list for crisis respite.

MHF-M10-5723

Youth came to our ED 5/28 from home after an escalation. Mom unable to take him back currently. Dakota County CPS has a custody hearing today, 6/4/25. If given custody, they will be working on foster/shelter placement and kinship. All have been explored in the past for this kiddo, but previously denied due to behaviors. Kiddo has trauma history and does very well in school, only behavioral at home. Unsure if there is a current DA- team is looking into it. Its reported by CPS that they tried to get CMH CM for kiddo 4 months ago but that was denied. No waiver currently.

MHF-F15-5707

Youth came to our ED on 5/24/25 after physical altercation at Red River Valley placement, and they refuse to let her return. Has history of physical aggression and a rule 20. Has boarded with us multiple times prior- 12/5/23-12/29/23, 2/13/25-2/27/25, and 3/6/25-3/12/25. Looking both in and out of state for placements that might take her.

AH-M15-5556

Impression of Crisis Behavior (precipitants): Patient presented to the ED due to agitation and SI. The identified precipitant for this crisis is a verbal and physical argument with his mother and her boyfriend at the home. Patient was released from the JDC to home on 4/5/25.
Vulnerabilities: adolescent, ASD, h/o trauma, recently released from JDC, parent-child conflict, inadequate outpatient supports
Behaviors / Symptoms to address in the ED: deferred
Methods to increase desirable behaviors in the ED: meet basic needs, set behavioral boundaries/limits,
Barriers to Discharge include: At this time, patient is NOT felt to meet criteria for inpatient hospitalization. There are no new acute safety needs that warrant admission. His mental health concerns are chronic and environmental.

Mom is refusing to take him home, JDC won’t take him back as there are no new charges and he has no place to go. CPS is investigating allegations of abuse by parents and child but are not seeking placement. Mom does not consent to use of a shelter or Nexus YCT.

MCR-M9-5609

He has been in foster care since he was removed from home in 10/2022 due to physical abuse. He was in foster care with a family and was relatively stable until the past few months, when the foster father died and since then there has been an increase in behaviors. He is unable to return to that foster home. He has very low cognitive functioning, reported to be around a 3 year old, and he was attending school only a few hours per day. He was on a lot of medications and psychiatry has optimized them during his time here.

MHF-F14-5621

Youth came into our ED on 5/6 from the Bridge for Youth shelter. Shelter refusing to take her back. She has boarded with us before for a short time last June. Currently has CADI and CMH, both through contracted agencies. Unable to access County screening team due to contracted CM, so MH GH and residential are not options currently. MCCP referral is in, also have referral to CABHHS and Grafton- awaiting approval from Arkansas Foundation and for acceptance at the program.

MHF-F13-5583

Pt came to our ED on 4/20 from home, where she is unable to return at this time. CPS is looking for foster care placement. Open to DD waiver and crisis respite is also being sought, MCCP referral has been made. Do not believe pt has had out of home placement before. Had DA 3/31 and outpatient therapy was the recommendation.

CH-M15-4864

The patient is a 15 Y year-old male with a history of TBI, autism spectrum disorder, and is nonverbal who presented to the ER by EMS for agitation. Pt became upset after mom told him ‘no’ when he tried putting his hand in hot oil. He reportedly did put his fingers in the oil, however no injury observable. At home, he began to hit himself, slapping his wrist, pacing, kicking things. Mom tried to give him PRN hydroxyzine and haloperidol but he spit out some of them. Mom indicated the behavioral outbursts have started to occur more frequently and she is no longer to redirect or manage pt due to his size. Mom is attempting to find long term placement