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[Nikinoo]

Ways that practice and behaviour can be developed to meet the individual needs of the child
I need to put an answer to that question for each of the following:
1. A child with English as their second language.
2. A child new to the setting.
3. A child with partial hearing.
4. A child with a speech impediment.
5. A child with an ongoing medical condition affecting concentration and behaviour.
6. A child refusing to associate with opposite *** children.

Any help would be much appreciated

[Doodah]

Originally Posted by Nikinoo

Ways that practice and behaviour can be developed to meet the individual needs of the child

1. A child with English as their second language - use visuals eg a picture of a dog instead of just saying the word, dual language signs eg for toilet etc, speak slowly and cleary in simple sentences, do allow the child to speak their home language with other children who speak the same language.
2. A child new to the setting - doing a home visit, getting child's peg ready, pairing them up with a "buddy", reading report from previous setting, spend some time with the child finding out about their interests, capabilities, developmental stage, what they enjoy etc,.
3. A child with partial hearing - using sign language or lip reading. Make sure the child is nearest to the practitioner so they can hear better, make sure the child understands instructions, maintain good eye contact with the child whilst speaking to them.
4. A child with a speech impediment - work closely with the parents/carers, advise them to get in contact with a speech and language therapist, have an individual eucation plan for the child (IEP), implement strategies to help the child develop the child's speech eg blowing bubbles, practising sounds. Be patient as the child may become frustrated, try not to finish their sentences for them.
5. A child with an ongoing medical condition affecting concentration and behaviour - work closely with parents/carers and SENco. Implement an IEP for the child outlining achievable targets. Implement rewards systems for good behaviour. Use strategies to help improve behaviour eg special mat for the child so that they sit nicely at circle time. Make arrangements with the parents/carers to ensure that the child receives necessary medication at the correct times from an appropriately trained practitioner eg for ADHD or Aspergers.
6. A child refusing to associate with opposite gender children - have a circle time in which this topic can be discussed with all of the children so that this particular child is not singled out. Talk about how being left out or ignored makes people feel and why we should not do this. Read an appropriate story which outlines this situation. Have a display in the setting postively displaying girls playing with boys and visa versa. Maybe talk to the child themselves in a private moment and find out what has caused them to feel/act this way. Explain that everybody is friends in this setting, and it is ok for girls to be friends with boys and for boys to be friends with girls. Inform the parents/carers of the situation.

..........Hope this helps.........

[rak]

Eye contact is one of the main ways to show someone that you respect someone and are interested in what they have to say, try not to stare; it can make the child feel uncomfortable or self conscious.

If you are interested you are more likely to turn towards the child you are talking to. Turning away can show not interested. Arms at you side or in you lap is a position that reflects that you are relaxed and listening.

Bilingual children may not have English as their first language, in that case we need to adapt the practice to suit them so they can understand. This can be done e.g. by using simple language, pictures, singing. We can also ask the parents to write some simple words in their language.

Clear communication is very important whilst interacting with children, if you fail to communicate clearly this could lead to children being confused and upset. It could lead to children receiving wrong information from you.

[Nikinoo]

Thankyou very much for your replies, they will be very useful