...are many different ways in which a child’s development can be monitored. Monitoring how children behave and watching what they do and the way they do it is really important. Observations may be formal or informal. A formal observation is one that is planned ahead and has a specific purpose and helps assess children’s development. Informal observations are when an adult may observe a child doing many small things during the day/year. Observations can be in the form of checklists, tick charts, written records/snapshot observations, time and event samples. Feeding back information from observations to the teacher is important as it means that a clear picture can be made of the child’s development needs and progress. Information can be shared with parents, carers and outside agencies so that they can work together to help any child that might need...
Words: 1319 - Pages: 6
...Special Education For Children With Disabilities Millions of children in our nation are identified as being "children with disabilities". Prior to the 1960s, millions of children with disabilities received inadequate or inappropriate special education services from the public schools and another 1 million children were excluded from school altogether. Disabilities such as autism, poverty, and racism are just a few of the “disabilities” that have blocked the pathways of over a million people thought out the US. My goal for this paper is to thoroughly examine the three main factors that I personally believe have the most traumatic and continuous effect on society that will ultimately repeat itself and create a pattern of issues that society will be forced to resolve in the future. It is my desire and personal goal to acknowledge each issue that many children face, label and prove it to be a awful disability, an find a realistic resolution to each issue addressed as a disability. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, in the United States, 21 percent of children live in families with incomes below the federal poverty line. Although many of these families have working parents, low wages and unstable employment make it difficult to provide the necessary resources for proper childhood development. Not only does research indicate that poverty is a threat to a child's well-being, but it also affects his ability to learn. Regular attendance at school is important...
Words: 1890 - Pages: 8
...Paper Learning Disorders John Doe Advanced English Introduction Learning disabilities have a large impact on how society relates to those with those disabilities. It affects society in the person’s ability to interact within a community not just inside the educational area. Even though a child with learning disabilities can be challenged through evaluations, trained specialists, therapy and drug treatments they are able to live an independent life. The people with learning disabilities should be able to live an independent life as long as they are properly diagnosed. In order to be diagnosed with a learning disability they must meet certain criteria. This is because not all people who have trouble reading or writing may have a learning disability. They might have vision problems or auditory problems. The evaluation they must undergo will eliminate certain factors that mimic a learning disability. Once, the evaluation is complete the person is given information regarding how they can be treated. This will help them learn to overcome their learning disability and give them an opportunity to become independent. They would be able to go to college and work without being discriminated. Certain laws that protect people with learning disability come into place once they are properly diagnosed. Furthermore, with certain treatments, support and rehabilitation people with learning disabilities will be able to live independent lives. This is as long as they don’t have motor...
Words: 874 - Pages: 4
...neurological disorder that affects the normal brain function. It is a disorder characterized by deficits in three major areas of behavior-social, communicative and the display of repetitive or restricted behaviors. This research paper will provide a review of people with autism spectrum disorders, including the symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and possible causes. In addition, it will describe with how it has impacted the society, families and themselves. Completing the Puzzle of Autism Spectrum Disorder Can you imagine trying to understand what your parents or peers are saying but you don’t really know what the words mean? Sometimes this can make a child very upset and frustrated just because they can’t come up with the right words to express his or her feelings or thoughts. These kids with special needs try to live their lives by learning to handle stuff that are challenging and annoying for them. People with autism can make a significant contribution to society, as well as to their families. However, having autism is generally difficult for the person themselves and their family, it also involves great financial sacrifice. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) most commonly known as “Autism” is a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting a person’s communication skill, social interaction, behavior and interest. ASDs are spectrum disorders because it affects each person in a different...
Words: 1743 - Pages: 7
...when a sex cell does not duplicate one of its chromosomes. When the egg and sperm unite, instead of having two copies of the twenty-first chromosome, there are three. The prenatal and postnatal development of a child with Down-Syndrome differs from the development of a child without a syndrome. The prenatal development of a child with Down-Syndrome is apparent by physical and genetic traits. “During pregnancy, there are two types of tests that can be done to look for Down’s Syndrome - a screening test and a diagnostic test. (Patient.Info)”...
Words: 1266 - Pages: 6
...the autism spectrum Autism is associated with intellectual disability, issues with motor coordination and attention Other characteristics often associated with autism are: resistance to environmental change and / or change in daily routine unusual responses to sensory experiences In some cases, those with autism excel in math, art, and music Deaf-Blindness Deaf and blindness are impairments in hearing or an impairment of sight. It can also be a combination of the two. This impairment often restricts access to communication, the environment, and people. Both can be caused by birth defects, disease, and injury Both can create difficulties in communication With either impairment, students have the ability to excel in many subjects Developmental Delay Developmental delay is a condition of a child being less developed mentally and / or physically than is considered normal for its age. Often called “developmental milestones” Can be caused by genetics, complications of pregnancy and birth, and environmental issues Often observed with children who are born premature There are five developmental areas evaluated: Cognitive development, Physical development, Communication development, Social or emotional development, Adaptive behavior or skills development Emotional Disturbance Is a condition that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics over an extended period of time and adversely affects a child’s ability to learn: An inability to learn that cannot...
Words: 996 - Pages: 4
...Autism Autism is one of the fastest growing disabilities in the United States and affects the lives of 1 in 88 children 1 in 54 affecting boys. It usually appears within the first three years of a child’s life and can affect the social and communication skills of the child’s brain. Autism cost a family on average $60,000 a year and males are five times more likely to have autism than females. Even though there is no medical cure for autism parents can educate themselves on the symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism and how it affects the lives of families every day. Autism is a disorder that affects a child’s social and communication skills within the first three years of life. It is a physical condition that has been linked to abnormalities such as biology and chemistry in the brain. There is extensive research being done to discover the exact abnormalities but they continue to remain unknown. Chromosome abnormalities and genetic factors have also been linked to autism. For Ex: identical twins are more like to both have autism than fraternal twins. The diagnosis of autism is a difficult process and requires the child to undergo a series of test and observations. If a parent suspects that their child may have autism their health care provider will give the child a hearing, blood lead, and screening test. The child may also have to go through a complete physical as well as a complete nervous system (neurological) examination. There are several risk factors that have...
Words: 1082 - Pages: 5
...environment; the different types of settings for providing intervention for young children, how the law influences the child’s placement for services, the integration if children with special needs with “typical” children, the role of the service coordinator, how various agencies coordinate their services, and the types of early intervention teams. There are several suggested environments for integrating young children, such as LRE (least restrictive environment), mainstream, inclusion, and natural environments (Lerner, J. W., Lowenthal, B., & Egan, R. 2003, p. 95). 2. Identify and describe the types of settings that are used to provide services to young children with disabilities. What are the several major laws that affect the provision of services for young children with special needs? Discuss the importance regarding services for young children with disabilities in the Laws Part B and Part C, which mandate the settings for learning. Young children with disabilities are provided services in different settings such as, home-based, center-based, and combination of home and center- based settings. It is under the law IDEA-1997, PL 99-457, PL 102-119 that affects the placement of young children with special needs. The laws that mandated the setting for learning were known as Part B and Part C. Under Part C, it pertains to the regulation for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Part B, is the part of law that pertains to preschool...
Words: 1168 - Pages: 5
...Traci Thompson Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression can be a moderate to severe form of depression that begins within three months following childbirth. (Coone and Mitterer, 2013, Ch.14 pg.493) This form of depression can have lasting effects on the family and child. A depressed mother can seriously retard her child’s rate of development (Cooper and Murray 2001). How does postpartum depression differ from “the baby blues”? What are the signs, symptoms, and treatment associated with postpartum depression? What are some of the lasting effects of this disorder? Roughly 13 percent of all women who give birth develop postpartum depression (Coone and Mitterer 2013 Ch. 14 pg. 493). How will this disorder affect the bonding and attachment necessary in the development of the newborn into childhood? The “baby blues” is a condition that is usually experienced by an estimated 25 – 50 percent of all women, (Coone and Mitterer 2013). It is a milder form that lasts 1 – 2 days following childbirth. Signs and symptoms of “baby blues” are similar to that of postpartum depression, such as irritability, difficulty with sleeping, loss of appetite, and trouble concentrating. These can be attributed to natural hormonal changes that occur following childbirth. However, postpartum depression can set in soon after childbirth, or develop gradually over a period of months, and can last longer and symptoms are more severe, in severe cases a mother can become suicidal and...
Words: 1019 - Pages: 5
...From ages 6-11 you are considered early middle childhood. Around these ages you start changing your physical development by growing about 2 to 3 inches in height and 5 pounds in weight each year. A female body will mature quicker than the male body. Girls are slightly lighter and shorter than boys at ages 6-8, and then at age 9 it gets reversed. Around the middle childhood age the lower portion of the body is growing fastest, children appear to look long-legged. Girls end up having slightly more body fat and boys have more muscle. Between ages 6-8 the child should be able to do independent things like dress themselves, and tie their shoes. Children also start to develop more independence from their parents. It becomes important for a child to have friends and a social life. They pay more attention to friendships and teamwork. They feel that it is important to be liked and accepted by friends. There is also late middle childhood, which is from ages 9-12. Children at this age become more into have friendships and independence, but there is also a lot of peer pressure at this age. If children are confident with themselves they will be less likely to be bullied. But by now the child will start eating more and can start to become obese. Parents need to make sure that what their child is eating is healthy. The more obese the child gets the less active they get, and they will be picked on for being overweight. They will start to hit puberty by now, especially for girls. They will start...
Words: 1469 - Pages: 6
...own growth and development. Educators are more involved with helping students with disabilities now more than ever before. Finding the correct methods and instruction to produce a healthy learning environment, and assisting students with disabilities is a key element in classrooms today. There are many different disabilities and educating ourselves as teachers on aspects of disabilities helps us to help others. Intellectual disability is distinguished mutually by a substantial under average score on a mental or intelligence test. This score combined with restrictions of aptitude in subjects of daily life, which encompasses social and school functions, communication, and self care. Other aspects consist of partial scope to plan, solve, think abstractly, comprehend complicated thoughts, understand quickly, and gain knowledge through occurrences (How common is Intellectual Disability? ). The processing of delivering these aspects is slower than their peers with average intellect and capabilities. The varieties of this disability are categorized from mild to profound. When an individual has an intellectual disability it is not uncommon for other disabilities to be integrated with it (How common is Intellectual Disability? ). Some of the other disabilities can consist of cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, vision and hearing impairments, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (How common is Intellectual Disability? ). The cause of intellectual disabilities, for the most part...
Words: 1462 - Pages: 6
...What’s eating Gilbert Grape is a novel written by Peter Hedges that was adapted to a motion picture in 1993. In the novel, Gilbert Grape is the fourth child of Bonnie Grape and Albert Grape. He is the story’s narrator. He takes the reader through the life of his family and that of the other people that are living in Enora, Iowa. The novel gives a description of the trouble that the family goes through including their father’s suicide. The story is touching on the struggles of the dysfunctional family. Arnie is a joyful and loving character; he is accurately and honestly portrayed particularly in scenes with high emotion. Arnie has classic autism which means that life is stressful for the family and not just for Arnie. He struggles to comprehend...
Words: 1401 - Pages: 6
...CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON DEVELOPMENT TULAY KOZ Student no 40092565 Evidence record: Louise Burnham Brenda Baker; supporting teaching and learning book Jacqueline Harding: Child development book From birth to adulthood, children are continually develop, grow and learn. The main stages of developments are: * PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT * INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT * LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT * EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT * SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Different age groups have different developmental changes. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES: Physical development provides the children with the abilities they need to explore and interact with the world around them. They will need to develop in 2 sections. *Gross motor skills; involve the coordination and control of large muscles and skills like walking, sitting, running, … *fine motor skills; involve the coordination and control of small muscles and skills like writing, cutting, holding a rattle, picking up crumbs, … * 0-12 MONTHS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT First months they can only sucking and swallowing .After few months they can use their hands, start to control their head. About 12 months they can sit without help. They start to stand or creep. * 1-3 YEARS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT At this age group, they start to use their hands more confidently. For example: they can drink water by themselves .After first birthday, their body start to change and they ca not gain too much weight...
Words: 2897 - Pages: 12
...individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) and psychiatric disorders presents a key challenge to their assessment and treatment in mental health services. Children and young people with LD are more likely to experience mental health than the general population (Allington-Smith, 2006). There is a close relationship between autism spectrum disorder and learning disability. Epidemiological studies suggest that autism is more frequent in people with LD, nearly 40% of people with LD also have autism on the other hand, and nearly 70% of people with autism also have LD (La Mafa, 2004). The strong association between autism and LD (Bradley, 2004) also associates an increased risk of mental health problems. It is suggested that adults with LD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience symptoms of anxiety at a greater level than the general population; however, this requires more conclusive evidence in relation to the prevalence of anxiety disorders in adults with LD and autism. Autism Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. This is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain. Autism is four more times prevalent in boys than girls. Autism shows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries. Family income, lifestyle and educational levels do not affect the...
Words: 3759 - Pages: 16
...develop or inherent disabilities that are not their fault and they cannot do anything about it. This is really unfair to an innocent child to have to deal with this their entire life. Many of these kids suffer from disabilities and have extremely hard times dealing with it. They need help physically and mentally, so that they can cope with the disability. This normally affect the child, parents, teachers, and communities. Everyone must stay involved and motivated, so that the child has a chance to succeed. Parents need to have moral support and show their child how important their wellbeing is to them. Teacher need to educate and counsel these students to prepare them for young adult life. The community should always make the student’s lively hood and neighborhood comfortable. Our society has really stepped up and implemented programs to assist with the disabled being successful. Governments has took the responsible of making equal opportunities for disables students to succeed. They have learn the development or diagnosis for the disabled, implement early intervention programs, and invented transitional services to help students succeed in life. Students are diagnosis with disabilities regardless of their age. Some are born with the disability due to genetics (genes) or inheritance from their parents. Other students tend to develop disabilities over time due to prenatal issues such as alcohol, drugs, viral infection, and preterm birth. Developmental disabilities can be serious...
Words: 1055 - Pages: 5
