Terri is currently age three, with behavioral challenges. What do you anticipate to be the risks to development at age six, given her current behavioral challenges?
I anticipate Terri having a problem interacting with her peers and teachers at school. If her behavior is not corrected and she continues to behave in such a manner she will most likely fall behind in her studies and will not be able to stay on task for her age, as she will be resistant to authority and direction.
In what ways does this period of development set the stage for later opportunities for developmental mastery?
If Terrie is simply going through the terrible two stage and having tantrums, if the parents take steps to correct her behavior I don’t think there is need for concern. Research indicates that the act of having a tantrum is normal for children especially …show more content…
G.). By the time Children reach the age of 5, it is stated that tantrums occur less often (Mahoney D. G., p. 1). By learning methods that redirect Terri’s negative behavior the parents have the ability to correct her behavior. However, if nothing is done Terri will most likely continue the disruptive behavior which will ultimately interfere with ability to properly socialize with classmates.
What do you think is this family’s greatest need at this time? How can a social worker help to meet this family need? In what ways?
I think the family is in need of guidance and a plan as to how to address Terri’s social emotional development issue. They need a way to regain control over the household while finding a way to address her problem and possibly introduce consequences. A social worker
I anticipate Terri having a problem interacting with her peers and teachers at school. If her behavior is not corrected and she continues to behave in such a manner she will most likely fall behind in her studies and will not be able to stay on task for her age, as she will be resistant to authority and direction.
In what ways does this period of development set the stage for later opportunities for developmental mastery?
If Terrie is simply going through the terrible two stage and having tantrums, if the parents take steps to correct her behavior I don’t think there is need for concern. Research indicates that the act of having a tantrum is normal for children especially …show more content…
G.). By the time Children reach the age of 5, it is stated that tantrums occur less often (Mahoney D. G., p. 1). By learning methods that redirect Terri’s negative behavior the parents have the ability to correct her behavior. However, if nothing is done Terri will most likely continue the disruptive behavior which will ultimately interfere with ability to properly socialize with classmates.
What do you think is this family’s greatest need at this time? How can a social worker help to meet this family need? In what ways?
I think the family is in need of guidance and a plan as to how to address Terri’s social emotional development issue. They need a way to regain control over the household while finding a way to address her problem and possibly introduce consequences. A social worker