CHCCN302A - Provide care for children

[sima]

Can anybody please give me some idea how can I answer the following questions?

Max aged 3 and a half years Attendance pattern: Five days per week, he only commenced two weeks ago Family: Two parents, no siblings. Other information: floppy teddy bear accompanies Max to care each day and is used at rest time limited friendships amongst peers quiet and often withdrawn uses aggression to initiate contact with other children – has difficulty initiating play has developed a strong friendship with Jesse (neighbour).
Scenario
Max‟s parents are concerned about his socialisation and that is one of the reasons he is in care five days per week – they feel he needs the opportunity to play with other children and to make friendships. At home he plays by himself and is willing to join in play experiences initiated by his parents.
During his first two weeks at the centre Max is withdrawn and makes little attempt to play with or initiate contact with other children. His arrival each morning is very stressful and he experiences difficulty separating from his mother. His floppy teddy bear (cuddly) is used as a transition object for settling into the centre as well as at rest time.
Carla the caregiver, has noticed that both Max and Jesse have not formed a strong friendship with any other children, and as they are neighbours and know each other she fosters a relationship between them.

Max and Jesse seem to hit it off and both enjoy playing active games which involve running, jumping and climbing both inside and outside. Whilst they enjoy rough and tumble play they limit their interactions to each other and make little attempt to include others in the play.
Max‟s mum, Kim has expressed happiness at the friendship he has developed with Jesse and has told staff that Max now enjoys coming to the centre and talks non-stop about seeing Jesse and the games they will play. She is beginning to feel relieved that he is finally making friends, is not so upset on separation, is happy and appears to enjoy the centre.
Max has arrived today and Jesse is away. Max looks around for Jesse, not seeing him he turns to Carla who says, „Jesse has gone to visit his Nanna and won‟t be here today.‟ Max begins to cling to his mother and says he wants to go home. Carla attempts to settle him and Kim waves goodbye. Max is very distressed and is difficult to settle but eventually quietens down and sits on the sofa with Carla to read a story. Inside activities are a little difficult as Max constantly seeks attention, he is always two steps behind his caregiver and is very „fragile‟ – crying easily and withdrawing from attempts to include him in play by the other children.
At morning tea Max is unable to decide on a place to sit and he scans the room looking for Jesse. „Want to sit with Jesse,‟ he tells Carla, who again explains that Jesse has gone to visit his Nanna and suggests Max sit next to Fleur. He sits down and eats little. Max continually looks down at the table and is very withdrawn.
During outside time Max wanders aimlessly and responds aggressively to any attempts made by other children to include him in play. Carla finds Max wandering near climbing frame crying and asking for Jesse. She tries to console him but he becomes very distressed and sobs uncontrollably. „I know you are sad and miss Jesse but he‟ll be back next week.‟
How would you support and settle Max?

You need to break up your answers into six separate sections, each worth five marks. Please discuss

1. Ways to strengthen caregiver and child relationship and provide a supportive relationship
2. Your immediate response to Max‟s emotional distress
3. Ways to provide a secure and safe environment for Max
4. Helping Max to cope with and manage his feelings of loss
5. Strategies to help Max feel a part of the centre – create a sense of belonging even when Jesse is away
6. Strategies to aid Max‟s development of relationships and friendships amongst his other peers

[Lorina]

Hi Sima,

I understand you are looking for some assistance with your assignment... Generally with scenario based questions it's best to try and imagine and put yourself in the situation as mentioned in the scenario. This will help you to answer the questions... sometimes when we read a scenario based question we always seem to second guess ourselves wondering if what we actually writing is correct... don't worry we are here to help you out... can I suggest that you re-read the scenario and post up your responses to the questions so I know what your understanding of the questions are... then I can clarify whether you're on the right track and help you out further...

Also can I ask what is the module number for this assignment, so i can edit your topic heading...

Cheers ,
L.A

[sima]

Thanks for ur reply....I have completed the assignment....now waiting for the result....If i need to resubmit it, i'll contact with u.....
The module number of this unit is CHCCN302A.

[Cess]

Hi
I m stuck in this question ,does anyone know who i am? Max's caregiver or Nikki (in the figure 1) or just another childcare worker.my answer can be changeable if i understand who i am?

[charlie93]

hi
i'm currently doing this question and have been searching for ages to see if anyone else has asked about !!
i've completed 1,2,4,5 and 6 but i just keep getting stuck on question 3.
i've left it and come back so my mind is fresh but i still can't come up with anything and when i do it sounds like
my answers from the other 5 questions!!!
if there are any ideas or anything anyone has to help me it would be greatly appreciate it !!!!
p.s. i dont want the answer i just really need help!
THANKS