Reference no: EM133512026
Assignment:
Read the following case study:
Sarah is an 11-year-old girl in Year 5. Sarah's family are refugees who have recently arrived in Australia after experiencing trauma in their homeland. She finds it difficult to concentrate and is easily distracted from her work. Sarah has poor organisational skills and struggles to follow instructions. She is friendly and talkative, although she often finds it challenging to wait her turn and will frequently interrupt the class by blurting out comments and answers. Sarah's parents are keen for her to do well in school and are eager to work with you to support her.
1. Identify familial, cultural and ethical considerations that relate to the case study.
• Families at risk: you could consider poverty, violence, homelessness
• Cultural considerations: you could unpack respecting differences and cultural identities, relationship with family
• Ethical considerations: Could include ability / disability / religion / school and Department of Education policies / maintaining the confidentiality of information which is shared with you by parents.
2. Identify two appropriate policy frameworks, relevant legislative requirements and/or external support organizations.
• Discuss how these will inform and support your choice of strategies
• Here you should consider:
o Functional Behavioral Assessment
o Individual
o Behavioral Support Plan
o School and government policies
o Support staff such as educational psychologists, school nurse
o Department of Human Services / Child First