Question: Part 1: In summation, I strongly believe that Amy benefits greatly from her family's SES status. The household income affords the family the ability to go out and explore on many levels; from going to the neighborhood park, the local petting zoo, amusement parks, and her daycare. I believe that a child of Amy's caliber should continue to be encouraged to do positive things.
As an infant, her parents surrounded her with multiple stimuli which I feel contributed greatly to her physical and cognitive development. Amy was not limited to just a mobile hanging over her bed, but also had building blocks, computer aides, books, markers, crayons, stickers, flash cards, and an equally curious older brother who helped push her along.
I chose this child, because of her sense of curiosity and show of an immense amount of courage when it comes to facing new challenges. Although she is often reluctant to share with other children, she has no problem inquiring about her surroundings and people in them. She would either sit and observe other children at play or sit and observe the "new adult" in the room. But, it wouldn't be long before she was making her way over to the newcomer and engaging them. It is important that her parents and caregivers work with her on developing positive social skills.
Part 2: The learning environment I feel best suited for Amy is one that developmentally appropriate and academically challenging. She can learn quickly and retains information for long periods of time. An environment that has multiple stimuli and visual aids will be conducive to Amy's development.
The ideal learning environment for Amy should also include adults who can provide role models in the nurturing treatment of the children, and the use of non-threatening communication strategies. That supportive environment is currently lacking in her home and should be improved there. Although her diet may present a challenge from time to time, I observed no signs of developmental delays, but it would be beneficial for her for the family to work on improving her nutrition. If Amy's parents and teachers work with her, she has a promising future.
References: Here you place your APA reference for the textbook (The Dynamic Child)
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