Aim:
Demon
strate
you
r
skills in
developing
an
I
ndividual
E
ducation
P
lan that
utili
ses
best practice
, strengths-based,
non-discriminatory strategies
to accommodate the
young person
’s diverse learning needs.
This task is based on
“Ben”
-
the
young person
outlined in the case studies provided
below
. Choose the
appropriate case
study for your context (
for example:
early childhood, primary, or secondary education).
Section 3: APA7 Reference list
All in-text citations need to be reflective of APA7 and included in your final reference list
.
Case studies:
Early Childhood Education
Ben is 4 years old and attends the kindergarten and long day care program, three days a week. He lives with his mum, dad and older sister, who is 7 years old. Both parents are professionals and are good communicators – they have a history of working well with the centre to support Ben’s needs.
Ben has recently received an official diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder from his medical specialist team. It appears that Ben is ‘non-verbal’- meaning he does not communicate via speech.
Ben likes dinosaurs, loves Peppa Peg, and general animal-related themes, games and reading material. He participates in some structured learning activities, especially those featuring tactile, hands-on materials like mini animals, puzzles or stacking toys. He has shown some interest in painting and drawing.
Ben tends not to participate much in outdoors play areas – he prefers indoors.
Ben has shown evidence of being distressed by loud peers, music, or other loud activities.
He does not interact directly with his peers, but he will tolerate some parallel play.
Ben will hold eye contact with adults sometimes, but only for short periods. If motivated, Ben tends to be more responsive. If uninterested in an activity, he will walk away.
The professionals in Ben’s support team have communicated with you and with Ben’s parents about Ben’s need for supported communication. Ben would benefit from learning alternative methods of expressive communication with the adults in his life, as a priority.
Resources:
Assessment case studies
AT1B Case Studies (Word document)
Assessment template
AT1B Template (Word document)
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