In re Jonathan W.
In March 2008, the court declared eight-year-old JonathanW. a dependent of Orange County Juvenile Court after a petition by Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA), detailing various incidences of neglect by his mother, Janet W., was found to be true. Social workers and therapists documented the childs severe behavioral problems early short attention span, aggressiveness, and difficulty with social interaction. The child has been variously diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Autism/other pervasive development disorder. Mother appeals the order to continue the child on psychotropic medications. Court have reviewed the record, concluding the order is supported by substantial evidence and therefore affirm.
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