Child Case Study

Child Case Study

Emilee Book
Observation and Assessment
Amanda Braun
December 13, 2015

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Table of Contents
I.

Title Page

II.

Table of Contents

III.

Administrative
A. Student Observation Verification Hours
B. Parental Permission Forms
C. Observation Site Information/Permission

IV.

Background Information
A. Child
B. Family
C. Medical/Health
D. Daycare/School Experiences
E. Current Daycare/School Experience
F. Guding Concerns, Expectations, and Referral Questions

V.

Observations and Documentation Instruments

A. Class List Log
B. Anecdotal Notes
C. Checklist
D. Running Record
E. Frequency Count
F. Conversations
G. Time Samples
H. Rating Scales

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I. Work Samples
J. GOLD Physical Development, Social-Emotional, Language and Cognitive
K. Any Additional Age-Appropriate Recommendations by Instructor
VI.

Summary and Interpretation of Data

A. Observer Biases
B. Determination of Childs Strengths and Weaknesses
C. Recommendations for Intervention, Scaffolding, or Learning Goals

VII.

Results and Reflections

A. In what ways has the child developed/changed due to interventions?
B. In what aspects of development is the child most advanced? Least advanced? Most
typical of children his or her age?
C. What changes could be made to assist this child further?
D. Additional conclusions, recommendations. or interventions if any
E. Most significant personal learning or understanding from this assignment

IV. Background Information

A. Child

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The child I completed my child study on is a four year old male by the name of Braedyn
Gomez. Broaden was born on May 31, 2011. Broaden can be described as a social, helpful,
playful, intelligent, observant, and inquisitive boy with dark brown skin, brown eyes and blue
and orange glasses.
B. Family
Braedyn has one younger sister who is two years old. He lives with his mom and dad and
his younger sister. He is Hispanic American and Caucasian and is considered to be in the middle
to lower socio-economical status.
C. Medical/Health
Braedyn has no medical or health concerns. Braedyn does wear eye glasses.
D. Daycare/School Experiences and E. Current Daycare/School Experience
Braedyn is currently enrolled in full time preschool. Before he started attending preschool
he stayed at home with his parents. Braedyn attends preschool from 8:30 until 3:30 every day
except Mondays when the school gets out at 12:30. There are approximately 7 children to one
adult in the classroom. He attends Headstart preschool and is in the Sloan 2 classroom. There are
approximately 14 children who are either 4 or 5 years old.
VI. Summary of Interpretation Data:
A. Observer Biases:
Braedyn seems to have some attachment issues. He gets very upset and emotional in the
morning when his Mom brings him to school. He gets upset and angry when she tries to leave in
the morning. He cries and hangs onto her. If you take him away from his mom he kicks and
screams. If his Dad drops him off in the morning he is more okay with his dad leaving. In the
morning he has a stuffed animal he gets when he comes into the classroom. The stuffed animal

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also gets to sit by him at breakfast and he also gets him at nap time. In the afternoon he doesnt
want to leave the preschool classroom and it takes awhile for his parents to get him to leave. He
often runs around the classroom away from his teachers and parents.
Braedyn was a student who caught my attention right away when I started observing in
this classroom. We connected right away and he always remembered me. He was always
interested in the activities I was doing or just curious about what I was doing. He had
conversations with me every day I was there and always liked to show me his comfy pants or
tell me about what was on his shirt. He was convinced he grew taller every night while he was
sleeping. He was also very strong and fast and would tell me all about it. I think Braedyns
family fit into my personal family philosophy because his family spent a lot of time together and
they were actively involved in Braedyns schooling. His mom read books to him every morning
before school and did her best to keep him in a routine. She would inform the teachers if
Braedyn didnt sleep well the night before or if he was being crabby and emotional in the
morning. Some mornings where better than others for him.

B. Determination of Childs Strengths and Weaknesses:

Breadyn has some weaker areas when it comes to social development. He knows how to
use his words and he knows how to talk but he doesnt always choose to use his words but rather
just make noises. He also seems to struggle with emotional development. Braedyn has issues
facing his emotions and being able to handle and express them in an appropriate way. Braedyn is
very strong in the areas of physical, language, gross and fine motor, and cognitive. He plays well
with other children but he can also play by himself. He can draw pictures very well and can

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describe what he draws in detail. He has a really big, strong imagination and is very creative. He
asks questions when he doesnt understand something or is curious about it. Braedyn also has a
very strong memory and can remember specific things he learned for a long span of time.
C. Recommendations for Intervention, Scaffolding, or Learning Goals
The next milestones and goals for this specific child in my opinion would be just working
on his social and emotional development. With time I feel as though Braedyn will be more
comfortable and okay with his Mom leaving in the morning. The stuffed animal is already used
as an accommodation to help Braedyn with his emotional development. Braedyn was also
allowed to sit in the library area to calm down after he became upset that his Mom left. Braedyn
is also allowed to have the stuffed animal during circle time in the morning after breakfast. This
also helps keep him occupied and gives him something to do with his hands.
Part C
VII. Results and Reflections
A. In what ways has the child developed/changed due to interventions?
By the end of my observation time at this Headstart classroom Broaden eventually started
to not become so worked up when his mom left in the mornings. The teachers did an excellent
job at keeping him and the other students safe when they placed him in the padded library area
away from other children to allow him to calm down. The teachers and his mother did the best
they could to explain to him why his behavior was unacceptable and why they did not like his
behavior. His mom explained to him that he has to let her go to work so she is able to buy him
the things he wants and needs. The teachers explained how it made them sad and upset when
Braedyn was sad and upset. They used the stuffed animal to help him feel more comfortable and
safe after his mom left in the mornings.

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B. In what aspects of development is the child most advanced? Least advanced?
I think this child is most advanced in the areas of physical and cognitive development. He
is very good at using his imagination and creativity and is always full of energy and running
around. He is actively involved in the classroom when they dance or have free play time. He is
least advanced in the emotional and social areas of development. He can sometimes
appropriately express his emotions but most of the time he needs guidance, reassurance, and
support when it comes to his emotions and how to put them into words.
C. What changes could be made to assist this child further?
Im not sure what changes could be made to further assist this child. Maybe using
something such as a reward or sticker chart either through the school or through his parents at
home when he has a good morning at school. When he fills the chart up he gets some type of
reward or prize.
E. Most significant personal learning or understanding from this assignment
This assignment helped me observe and assess different types of developmental areas and
understand them better. It also gave me insight on how much assessments and observations can
help when it comes to children in a classroom. There are several different types of observations
and assessments that can completed for different areas that a teacher is looking to assess or get
more details about.