CHCIC512A - Scenario: Mrs Green & Harry

[lily]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: CHCIC512A
Your Assignment Type: Case Scenario
Currently Working in Childcare? Yes
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
Harry
Harry Green is 3 years old and the youngest of four children. He is due to start at your service in three weeks time. Mrs Green arrives as scheduled to complete the enrolment for Harry to attend your service. Harry is not with Mrs Green. In fact, you have never met Harry. On each occasion you have met with Mrs Green, Harry was being cared for by a family member.
You had asked Mrs Green to bring Harry along today so that you could meet him and show him around the service. Mrs Green said that Harry had a cold and she felt it was best to keep him away from other children to avoid infecting others.
As you read through the enrolment form you note that Harry has no special needs and has had no serious illnesses. At the conclusion of the interview you again stress the need for Harry to spend some time at the service with his mother prior to commencement. You explained that the orientation helps children to adjust to care and allows for a gradual transition.
On the day Harry is supposed to start his orientation Mrs Green rings and says she thinks he has the measles. A few days later Mrs Green telephones to say that Harry has the measles and that the family are going away for a week in the school holidays. This means that Harry will miss all of his orientation as Mrs Green will then be returning to work. You have an uneasy feeling that perhaps there is more to Harry’s absence than Mrs Green is telling you.
When Harry finally arrives at the service you are able to see straight away that he has special needs. He has an unusual gait, poor language and is small for his age. By the end of the day it is clear the Harry is developmentally delayed and has fine and gross motor problems.
When Mrs Green arrives to collect Harry you invite her to talk to you about Harry. ‘Mrs Green, I am concerned about Harry’s development.’ Mrs Green bursts into tears and says, ‘Please let Harry stay.’
Further discussion reveals that Harry has been slow in reaching his milestones, and is under the care of a paediatrician. He is also scheduled to have his hearing tested by an audiologist.

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
1. Suggest why Mrs Green may have been reluctant to inform the centre of Harry’s developmental delay.
(75-100 words)

They seek advice and support from the centre
She doesn’t want to disclose that information as she didn’t know how staff would react.
She may feel their child will be discriminated against or that they may not be able to enrol their child in a service.

2. What information would you seek from Mrs Green in relation to Harry’s development? (75-100 words)
General information about the development of the child and at what age they reached certain milestones.
Information about the child’s daily care routine in relation to toileting, dressing, and sleeping.
The child’s developing skills, strengths, interests and abilities and challenges.
Child’s background, health status and parent’s goals for the child.
3. Suggest how you could support Harry’s entry into the service and how you will maintain regular two-way communication with Mrs Green in relation to Harry’s progress.(75-100 words)
I would play with the child. In particular, encourage the child to share or exchange toys with friends.
Read and talk about books that pay some attention to social skills.
Teach the child some basic greetings e.g. hello, good bye and smiling.
Give the child lots of praise and encouragement when there is progress or for positive behaviour. I would try to gain trust and confidence of parents as well as the child, so you can work together in the best outcomes for the child. I would make an appointment and give parents the choices of times. Provide detailed information with supporting documentation, observation and photo’s and work samples.
Establish a collaborative approach and ask the parents what they have noticed.
Consider the parents and how they may react or respond
Identify other professionals who you will be able to refer them to or you could access for the child.

4. What information would you provide Mrs Green in relation to inclusive practices? (75-100 words)
The inclusive program for the child would need to ensure the following factors are considered-
Belonging- the family and child feeling welcomed and part of the centre community
Acceptance- the child’s needs and interests are addressed in the program
Individual- a program is advised and implemented using inclusive strategies and regularly reviewed
Participation- equipment and resources are appropriate for the child and enables the child’s full participation
Opportunities- all staff are encouraged to ensure that the child is able to access learning opportunities within the program.

If a child has been identified with a disability or additional need parents should be given a copy of the inclusion policy. Regular communication and sharing of up to date information about the child should be reinforced to the parents. Talk to the parents about the philosophy of the service and re-assure the their family and their child are very welcome in the service. I would provide regular update about their child’s participation in the program and their development. Provided with opportunities to have input into the program. Parents should be provided with written information about any support services or associations that they can access for themselves and their child. This will be specific to the families needs.

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I tried to give answers to my question but I am bit confused. Can anyone help my plz and give me more ideas. thanx thanks

[Lorina]

I think the information you have provided is enough to support the questions. I can't think of anything else that needs to be added or changed... You're on the right track with your responses!

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L.A