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Hello
im having troubles with a questions, im not understanding them properly..

Scenario
Jinsong has been attending the centre for 12 weeks. During that time the educator has arranged for Jinsong to be assessed by the Special Education Unit as well as have his hearing tested. The centre has also obtained a report from the paediatrician, an Asthma and Allergies Management Plan, and a speech pathology assessment.

Jinsong’s parents have been very cooperative and have expressed their appreciation of the thoroughness of the centre in seeking assessments for Jinsong. Jinsong’s mother has told the educator, Zennie, that she worries that her son is not normal and will never catch up to the other children. She tells Zennie that her husband becomes angry when she says these things as he believes that Jinsong will soon grow out of his health issues and then be able to concentrate on learning.

The assessments and reports have revealed the following information:
•Jinsong is developmentally delayed – currently assessed as functioning at 18 months level of development.
•Jinsong has a 20% hearing loss.
•Jinsong‘s height/weight is well below average for his age – he tires easily.
•Jinsong has poor fine and gross motor skills.
•Jinsong’s language is delayed – he has a vocabulary of less than 50 words (a mixture of Mandarin and English)

Through observation and interaction educators have also identified the following information in relation to Jingsong’s interests, strengths and needs:
•Separates easily on arrival.
•Has settled well into the daily routine.
•Is beginning to form a secure, trusting relationship with his educators.
•Enjoys outdoor play - wheel toys, sand play, digging in garden.
•Enjoys music and likes to dance.
•Does not initiate interactions with other children.
•Able to follow simple directions – tends to follow the lead of other children.
•Rarely uses verbal language unless prompted by educators.
•Enjoys picture books – can correctly point to some animals and common objects.

Questions;

1 - What policies and procedures would educator Zennie have used when seeking assessments and reports relating to Jinsong’s development?

2 - i. Suggest the steps that Zennie should put in place to begin the process of working with the parents.

3 - List the documentation that Zennie should take along to the parent meeting.

4 - Prepare a list of the matters that will need to be discussed with the parents.

Thank you
Dyan

1 - Think about the policies and procedures that the educator needs to consult when seeking the assessments and reports from services outside of the centre (ie. privacy policy)

2 - What should Zennie do to start working with the parents?
(Think along the lines of building a relationship with the parents and setting up a meeting to discuss concerns with the parents)

3 - What things would it be important to take along to the meeting to discuss Jinsong's development and care?
(Think along the lines of assessments from other services, medical reports, observational notes Zennie has recorded, etc.)

4 - What needs to be talked about with the parents?
(Think along the lines of Jinsong's issues - what areas of development need improvement? What areas of concerns do the educators hold? Also think generally about care routines, Jinsong's family's culture and what aspects educators need to take into account.)

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