Reference no: EM133294644

Scenario - Adam

Adam is a child in your group and is an energetic 3 ½-year-old boy. Adam has been recently assessed for attention challenges and you are awaiting the results and consultation with his parents and the Resource Consultant.

Adam is very verbal and uses his words frequently with the other children. He is very sensitive and can be kind to other children. It means a lot to him to have a friend to play with or work with. He has two or three close friends in the group but has had trouble lately with social experiences. He seems unusually shy and quiet for extended periods. He has become somewhat resistant to your verbal directions, especially during times in the day when he appears stressed or uncooperative.

This morning, Adam wandered around the preschool classroom not engaging for more than a few minutes in each area. He then walked to the block area where 3 children were busy building structures and engaging in occasional cooperative play. Adam sat down and proceeded to take some Lego blocks and build on his own. He reached over to take some wooden blocks from another child who objected loudly. You observed the interaction and thought this situation would escalate based on Adam's previous behaviors. You went over and hurriedly said, "Adam, you need to wait to play with the others as they are building quietly". You then felt some heightened stress as you anticipate Adam's reaction. The morning had gone very well until now and you had hoped it would stay calm. Adam made an angry face and you then said "Adam, what did I say, you need to wait or leave the block area".

At this point, Adam became more agitated and your ECE room partner said to you "want me to help with him?" "Yes please, he is just not cooperating today and it's stressing me out" you reply moving to another area.

Discussion

Use the five steps of Self-Reg (posted in the module) to describe what is happening with Adam. Identify each step and provide a clear example for each.

Describe three strategies that you will use to manage your stress in this situation. Refer to the It's SMARTEST to Co-Regulate Strategies (posted in the module). Identify each strategy and provide a clear example for each.

Identify three strengths that Adam demonstrates based on the scenario. Which developmental domain does each strength connect to?

Explain why each is a strength and provide one example of how you can build on each strength. Provide all details as described.