Assignment 1
Johanna Quintana
In this case, it is very important to recognize the different developmental factors that Emma at her age might be experiencing. First it is important to identify the factors that might be affecting Emma. These factors may be biological, psychological, social and developmental. When addressing the biological factors, her family history should be looked at from both sides of her parents. When addressing psychological factors other factors should be looked at such as her moods, behaviors, traumas and experiences. When addressing the social factors, Emma’s environment should be looked at. Her place of living and the resources her family makes regular use of should be addressed. When looking at Emma’s …show more content…
Heredity is one of the most important factors influencing a child’s development. A child can have obtained certain genes from the parents, which is why it is important to discuss any hereditary diseases or problems that may affect development. The prenatal phase should also be discussed because a lot of things can happen during the pregnancy period that can affect the development of the child. Any health problems and deficiencies such as lead and iron deficiency should also be discussed. The factors might be related to developmental delays in the child.
Psychological factors that should be addressed are any history of trauma and abuse. In this section, any trauma in the family or in the child’s life should be discussed for example sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse. Other trauma such as family separation or death should be addressed.
Some social factors that should be addressed in an assessment are the child’s environment and the child’s relationships. As far as environment, living conditions, housing and school should be addressed. The child’s relationships should be addressed such as the relationship with the parents, siblings, peers and others involved in the child’s
Johanna Quintana
In this case, it is very important to recognize the different developmental factors that Emma at her age might be experiencing. First it is important to identify the factors that might be affecting Emma. These factors may be biological, psychological, social and developmental. When addressing the biological factors, her family history should be looked at from both sides of her parents. When addressing psychological factors other factors should be looked at such as her moods, behaviors, traumas and experiences. When addressing the social factors, Emma’s environment should be looked at. Her place of living and the resources her family makes regular use of should be addressed. When looking at Emma’s …show more content…
Heredity is one of the most important factors influencing a child’s development. A child can have obtained certain genes from the parents, which is why it is important to discuss any hereditary diseases or problems that may affect development. The prenatal phase should also be discussed because a lot of things can happen during the pregnancy period that can affect the development of the child. Any health problems and deficiencies such as lead and iron deficiency should also be discussed. The factors might be related to developmental delays in the child.
Psychological factors that should be addressed are any history of trauma and abuse. In this section, any trauma in the family or in the child’s life should be discussed for example sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse. Other trauma such as family separation or death should be addressed.
Some social factors that should be addressed in an assessment are the child’s environment and the child’s relationships. As far as environment, living conditions, housing and school should be addressed. The child’s relationships should be addressed such as the relationship with the parents, siblings, peers and others involved in the child’s