Term Papers: 1) Discuss prenatal issues and how they may be related to Jesse’s developmental progress up to his current functioning. Be sure to address environmental influences and generate hypotheses about how Sally’s overall functioning during her pregnancy may have led to some of Jesse’s difficulties.
You are assigned a case to read and analyze based on your understanding of theory and research in child development. The case is “Jesse”
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The purpose of the chat session activity is that you, as a group, will consider specific questions regarding a child’s developmental history. You must come into the group having read the case and formulating your own answers in order that you may fully participate in the live discussion. The questions are also found in the Jesse case. By discussing each of the questions, I hope you will benefit in considering variables you may have missed or in understanding another viewpoint on an issue.
LMHC – Psychology
Developmental History Formulation Using the attached developmental interview consider developmental issues regarding (a) the child’s current functioning and (b) implications for future social emotional functioning. Answer each of the following as comprehensively as possible, given your understanding of course material presented thus far.
1) Discuss prenatal issues and how they may be related to Jesse’s developmental progress up to his current functioning. Be sure to address environmental influences and generate hypotheses about how Sally’s overall functioning during her pregnancy may have led to some of Jesse’s difficulties.
2) Consider Jesse’s birth weight. Discuss causes as well as short-term and long-
term consequences that Jesse has experienced or is at-risk for experiencing due to his weight.
3) Discuss Jesse’s temperament (what type) and the implications of having this
temperament with regard to long-term adjustment. Be sure to consider Jesse’s age and Sally’s parenting techniques when formulating your answer.
4) Given what you know about Sally’s care giving style and Jesse’s home
environment, discuss the following: (a) what phase of attachment he is most likely to be in (Shaffer & Emerson), (b) what type of attachment he most likely experiences, (c) how he is most likely to behave in the Strange Situations procedure and (d) the implications this has for adjustment in the pre-school years and adolescence.
5) Given Jesse’s history, what interventions, if any, do you feel are needed at this
time? What specific issues would you be targeting if you were to propose an intervention plan?
Child’s Name Jesse Nickname Date of Birth 12/01/91 Date of Evaluation 02/29/93 Social Security # AGE: 15 months Parent’s Name Sally Person Completing this form Mother and Grandmother interviewed together Who referred you for evaluation?
Why are you seeking help for your child? Grandmother concerned about development What type of services do you believe are necessary for your child? Not sure
Circumstances and factors regarding this problem.
Do both parents agree about the nature and cause of the problem?
Sally wants Jesse to stop crying so much, grandmother is concerned About Sally’s lack of warmth and apparent dislike in caring for him
What do you enjoy most about your child? He is not enjoyable to be around; would rather be out with friends What do you find most difficult about raising your child? Cries all the time, irritable Doesn’t like new people or situations What do you see your child doing when he/she grows up? Don’t know Who is in charge of discipline in the home? Mother and grandmother Do all caregivers agree on discipline? No, grandmother disagrees with Sally leaving him in his room so much; grandmother gets upset because when Jesse cries, Sally usually gets angry and puts him in his bed. Describe discipline techniques
What has proven most effective with this child? How does the child respond to discipline? Previous Psychological Evaluations Date of most recent evaluation Psychologist Reason for evaluation Results
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