Question 1: Identify 1-2 developmental challenges that baby Jane may exhibit as a result of parental substance abuse. Explain how these challenges may impact typical developmental milestones.
Question 2: Describe how the dimensions of the person-in-environment perspective can be applied in this case.
Question 3: Identify two practice skills that you as the social worker could employ in working with the parents.
References
Zastrow, C. H., Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hessenauer, S. L. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Chapter 2, "Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood" (pp. 45-94)
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