Case Study - Preschool - Avery |
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First, review the case study about Avery below. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for the Explore activity in Lesson One. Then answer the questions in the Sexual Behavior Reflection Tool. Finally, complete the Responding to Sexual Behavior In the Moment and After the Fact activity.Avery is a four-year-old child in a preschool classroom with delays in social-emotional and communication. An intervention specialist and speech therapist each come to the classroom once a week to fulfill services on Avery’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The family has mentioned that Avery goes to weekly speech therapy at an outpatient clinic, too. Avery is the youngest of five children, and the program staff think the parents “baby” Avery. Staff have discussed that the family let’s Avery “walk all over them.” Adam, Avery’s father, has shared that they feel bad for Avery because of their difficulty with speech, and the family feels the need to “spoil” Avery. Avery primarily uses gestures, grunting, and long strands of “gibberish” sounds to communicate. It seems like Avery has a lot of thoughts but isn’t able to get them out. The program staff observe that Avery accesses the learning environment and physically engages in play similar to the other children in the classroom. Outside time seems to be Avery’s favorite activity.
![]() Is the behavior random or infrequent?
The behavior happens most during morning free play. It is not constant but it seems to be more than random.
![]() Is the behavior typical for the child’s age and developmental ability?
Yes, it is typical for children (especially when speech is limited) to not understand personal space and to use touch to communicate messages.
![]() Is the behavior driven by curiosity, exploration, and playfulness?
Yes, Avery engages in this behavior because she wants to interact with peers or to get attention.
![]() If other children are involved, is it mutual and good-humored?
Other children are not harmed but they sometimes don’t like when Avery does these things. Others think it is funny.
![]() If other children are involved, do they know each other well and are they of a similar age and development (<2 years)?
The children are all similar age to Avery and know each other well.
![]() Is the behavior easily redirected?
Yes, in the moment. Although Avery “forgets” the next day unless reminded about safe touching.
Normative Sexual Behavior?
Avery’s behavior is not always random, and she needs reminders about safe touch. But considering her social-emotional and language development and family factors, this is still a normative behavior.
Now complete the response tool. First, describe the behavior:Responding: In the Moment![]() Pause
![]() Redirect
![]() Listen
![]() Teach
Responding: After the Fact![]() Reflect
![]() Prepare
![]() Communicate
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