CHCECE010 - Child Behaviours
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:09 pm
Can someone please offer constructive criticism on the answers I do have and a helpful shove in the right direction for the answers I don't have. Extremely appreciated.
1. If a child exhibited each of the following behaviours what would you do? Provide one example for each.
a) Inappropriate interactions with others: If this is a common occurrence I would, each time, remove the child from the situation, talk with them about what happened and teach them an alternative behaviour that is appropriate. For example, if the child was grabbing toys off another I would show them the power of asking “Can I have a turn?”. A reward system should be set up so the child is rewarded each time they use these appropriate methods so the positive behaviour is enforced.
b) Withdrawal from social interactions: If the child appears to be having difficulty in engaging in social interactions a strategy must be implemented to help the child develop the skills to engage in play/social. Start by sitting with the child and observing their peers playing, making positive statements about their play and how much fun they are having. Once the child is comfortable in observing their peers at play move closer and make an offer of play to the child e.g. “Oh look Aria needs someone to build a roof for her house”. This may not work on the first attempt; it is important to continue to follow this up until the child is feeling confident enough to join play. This strategy and reinforcement teaches the child ways to engage in play with their peers.
c) Aggressive behaviour: Take the child to a quiet spot and sit with them, allow them time to calm down and then talk with them. Give them words to use “Were you feeling angry, sad, frustrated?”. Discuss with them what you can do together next time the child experiences the same emotion rather than becoming aggressive. One example would be to set up a “retreat”, an area for the child where they can go to, to calm down, perhaps with their favourite book or a toy from home.
d) Verbal expressions of particular need:
e) Concerns conveyed to the worker by parents/carers:
f) Sudden and/or extreme changes to behaviour or emotional states:
g) Disinterest in activities or experiences:
h) Expressions of emotions through use of external materials and resources:
1. If a child exhibited each of the following behaviours what would you do? Provide one example for each.
a) Inappropriate interactions with others: If this is a common occurrence I would, each time, remove the child from the situation, talk with them about what happened and teach them an alternative behaviour that is appropriate. For example, if the child was grabbing toys off another I would show them the power of asking “Can I have a turn?”. A reward system should be set up so the child is rewarded each time they use these appropriate methods so the positive behaviour is enforced.
b) Withdrawal from social interactions: If the child appears to be having difficulty in engaging in social interactions a strategy must be implemented to help the child develop the skills to engage in play/social. Start by sitting with the child and observing their peers playing, making positive statements about their play and how much fun they are having. Once the child is comfortable in observing their peers at play move closer and make an offer of play to the child e.g. “Oh look Aria needs someone to build a roof for her house”. This may not work on the first attempt; it is important to continue to follow this up until the child is feeling confident enough to join play. This strategy and reinforcement teaches the child ways to engage in play with their peers.
c) Aggressive behaviour: Take the child to a quiet spot and sit with them, allow them time to calm down and then talk with them. Give them words to use “Were you feeling angry, sad, frustrated?”. Discuss with them what you can do together next time the child experiences the same emotion rather than becoming aggressive. One example would be to set up a “retreat”, an area for the child where they can go to, to calm down, perhaps with their favourite book or a toy from home.
d) Verbal expressions of particular need:
e) Concerns conveyed to the worker by parents/carers:
f) Sudden and/or extreme changes to behaviour or emotional states:
g) Disinterest in activities or experiences:
h) Expressions of emotions through use of external materials and resources:
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