CHCECE007 - Scenario: Nasir - Unsettled During Drop Off

[lellymon]

Hi hoping someone was able to help i have really struggled with the following case study if you can tell me if i am on the right track and if there is anything else i could add to my answers

Case Study 1
Nasir (8 months) has just been left at an early childhood education and care service by his mother. He is crying and very upset. Emma, Nasir’s primary caregiver, sits with him on her lap. She cuddles him and gently rubs his back. ‘I know you are upset because mummy has gone. She’ll come back after lunch.’ She continues to gently cuddle him.
After a short while Emma points and asks, ‘Would you like to go and see the mobile?’ She moves over towards a mobile which reflects the light shining through a nearby window. ‘Look at the colours, Nasir’ she says touching the mobile with her hand. ‘Can you reach the mobile too?’ she says looking at Nasir. Soon Nasir has stopped crying and is ready to join the other children.

1. Outline the positive communication strategies Emma used to respond to Nasir’s anxiety and distress, and that ultimately helped him transition into care.
ANSWER-
When Emma was talking to Nasir she acknowledged and named how he is feeling. She reassured Nasir that his mother will return, she also uses distraction as a technique to help settle him in talking to him as she points to the mobile in the room, then she moved closer to the mobile while still holding him and comforting him she continues to speak and engage talking about the mobile encouraging him to touch until he has settled.

3. This question is in two parts. Please answer both a) and b) below.

a) Identify where in the case study you notice Emma providing a choice to Nasir.
ANSWER-
After Emma acknowledges how Nasir is feeling and reassuring him she allows Nasir time to begin to settle and trust her allowing Nasir the choice to see and play with the mobile.

b) Briefly explain why you think Emma attempted to involve Nasir in decision making from such a young age.
ANSWER-
Emma attempted to involve Nasir in decision making for a number of reasons but the main reason is that children will cry and show signs of distress for a number of reasons that are not obvious to adults so Emma validating Nasir’s emotions in an important part of helping Nasir to develop a strong and confident sense of wellbeing and belonging, so with comforting Nasir and asking small questions allows Nasir to build trust with Emma and gives him a sense of belonging and that he has choices.

4. In your own words, briefly explain why you think Emma may be “expecting” this kind of behaviour from Nasir? In your answer state whether you think Emma responded appropriately to Nasir’s anxiety and distress.
ANSWER-
Emma might be expecting this type of behaviour from Nasir for a few reasons

-It could be Nasir has been doing this every drop of since coming to care
-Nasir age/development is that he is becoming more aware and understanding of what is happing around him
-This can be common drop of behaviour as children learn and grow a bond with parents

These are a few reasons and yes I think Emma responded appropriately to Nasir anxiety and distress as she reassure him and comforted him until he felt safe and settled and was able to play with the other children in the room.

[Lorina]

I think your answers are good!

I don't think I'd add or change anything in your response...

,
Lorina

[lellymon]

thank you so much for your help