ECE6008 Assessment Template
Wellbeing Plan
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Part 1
Context
You are required to research, develop, and plan the implementation of a Well-being (inclusion plan) for a child with additional needs who will be entering your service. This section should provide a concise overview of the child’s current competences and serve as the basis of the child’s program planning and service delivery for the upcoming year. Address the areas below.
a)
Briefly describe
How the child's developmental delay or medical condition affects his/her access to and participation in age-appropriate experiences (approx. 100 words): Include any Medical History (if relevant) i.e. Physical, hearing, vision, CDC report, etc.
Answer - A 4-year-old child named Imami has developmental speech delay. This affects her communication of needs and full participation in social and learning activities. Good receptive language skills are noted in her; however, Imami has also problems with speaking out her ideas, and this can bring about negative feelings and even distancing oneself from other people. The inability to express herself also affects her ability to make friends and even take part in group games because she cannot interact and play cooperatively with others due to language barriers. Imami's speech delay was first diagnosed at the age of 3 and has been, since then, going for speech therapy, which has helped slightly but more help is still needed in the early learning environment in order to enhance her social and linguistic development. In particular, this communication delay suggests that to enable her ‘age-appropriate experiences’, age appropriate experiences will require focused and integrated strategies that are consistent with her abilities and therapy objectives at the present time (Arndt & Liles, 2010; Australian Government Department of Education, 2020).
b)
Details of Child Interests & Strengths
Detail what they love to do, who do they enjoy spending time with etc? This will come from the parents and child.
Answer – At the core, Imami is an innovative and inquisitive kid who loves to indulge in all sorts of activities, especially crafting, painting, and kneading play dough. She is very playful and loves to get her hands dirty in the sand, as well as in gardening, and hence she can be often seen outside exploring her environment. Furthermore, she enjoys hearing fables and does such so attentively that every session is a good time to retain her interest. Storytelling is something that her parents have mentioned, as she enjoys it and is often engaged when it is happening. Their mother has also indicated that there is something featuring Imami’s love for music as she often claps and sways to the beats which can be beneficial in her study setting during social and emotional growth.
Socially, Imami tends to be aloof although she can manage in her small groups as expected of her. Rather, she prefers interacting with familiar adults or children on a more personal level. Imami has also formed a strong attachment to a cousin who is of the same age with her and most of the times imitates her cousin which enhances her social that enhances her confident and safe feeling. Such bond offers her a certain degree of security hence making it easier to open up herself without fear. Drawing on Imami’s interests and relationships in her inclusion plan, educators can utilize them to facilitate focused participation in line with her development needs which subsequently allows her to be comfortable and connected in her learning environment (Cologon, 2014; MacNaughton & Williams, 2009).
c)
Details of Child’s Barriers & Needs
Consider how the child's developmental delay or medical condition might affect their access to and participation in your setting. Consider and prioritize the necessary supports that adults need to incorporate for the child to full access and participate freely and equitably in your setting (within a regular early childhood setting with his/her similar-age peers and/or within their home environment (approx. 100 words).
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Answer – The moment Imami tries to speak, it is as if her ability to verbalize her wants, and this is a big problem, preventing her from getting angry and engaging in fights, instead, she withdraws. As a result, she prefers to play alone which limits her chances of making friends with age-mates. Like Radha, Imami also, tends to expressive use of movements and few sounds, which other children, at times, find hard to understand and even sometimes, distressing. Such difficult means of interaction, hampers her in joining group works, because conflicts arise more often than not.
The addition of Imami to the program will require educators to use visual aids like picture cards to enable her to communicate common needs and feelings. Also, training for staff on low-tech communication strategies; for instance, teaching them basic sign languages they'll use in communicating with Imami, will be helpful. Backing her with social support in guided peer interactions will also assist her in developing connections with others, as well as her confidence in groups and supporting a sense of fairness which encourages participation
from all (Cologon, 2014; MacNaughton & Williams, 2009).
d)
Details of Other Considerations
Any allied/health, additional programs, access to external support systems, knowledge and financial considerations for the families etc.
Answer – Throughout this period, Imami’s family has also sought local early intervention services which have been vital in promoting her speech. However, and most unfortunately,...