Thursday, March 10, 2011

Case study ( a- j ) speech disorders

PERSONAL DATA

Name: Fiona Abuyen
Age: 5yrs old
Gender: female
Birthday: Feb 13.2006
Birthplace: Caloocan
Ordinal position: 3rd
Siblings: Four (4)
Father’s name: Felix Abuyen
Mother’s name: Joan Abuyen
Educational attainment: N/A

Sec B. Joining Process

My client child is my neighbor daughter. They live two street from our house. She is my god children. The client child referred to me by my tita



Sec. C Presenting Problem

As i conducted this observation, according to the mother she has a speech disorder at age of 5,
She can’t able to say word clearly and construct their own sentence approximate 8 to 10 words as a normal age of 5


d.


d1. Psychosocial history



According to her mother and siblings the client child experience those event, when 3 yrs old they are going to pangasinan (april 2009) to have a family reunion together with their relatives.
But suddenly when the age of 4 yrs old two family members was dead. The 1st one his grandfather die then the following month his uncle die too

d2.genogram


According to the observation ,among the four sibling, the client child is not close to her mother and father, because according to her mother they both working when they born the client child, so probably they have no time to teach and guide the client child but you notice among the three siblings, Ivan the eldest are close both to their parents while Jason are close to her mother but not to his father and also the youngest are same.


d3.community


In this graph, only two playmates choose the client child to become their playmates, while John royce get four points want to be their playmates or likes and the other playmates, Carla,ivan,camaro and brix to get a three points from their payments.


D4. Self mastery
Based on the gathered information regarding with the client child relationship to the family is not very close unlike to the other siblings because according to the mother, the client child strength are good listener and good in puzzle and drawing.


D5. Relationship:

Based on the sociogram the client child have no quality relationship with the people in the community, because most of her playmates didn’t choose her as one of their life and also in the family, the client child is not close to the family members.


D6. Action
Based on the information, given by the skills parents they mentioned some skills that the client can performed, specially in language and psychomot6or skills. Since the client has speech disorder, there’s a limitations with regards to her pronunciation of the words. The client can speak but not fluently, theirs is a stuttering and there’s an instance that her words are mispronounced.
In terms of psychomotor skills, the client can performed well. The client can write her whole name, ever if it is not clear, the client was able to respond with the music, by means of moving her hands and feet. She can do a little task given by the mother such as washing the dishes, sweeping the floor and taking care of her younger sister.



E6. Theoretical framework:
Speech impairment or disorder is the one by Van Riper 1984 which states that speech is abnormal when it deviates so far from the speech of other people that it calls attention to itself interferes with communication or causes by the speaker or her listener to feel the distressed.
Perkins 1997 defines speech impairment an unintelligible abuses the speech mechanism or culturally or personally unsatisfactory.
There are speech related problem the cause inflective communication like problems in voice, articulation, and fluency.
Voice disorders are deviations in phonation such as in pitch (too high or too low), frequency (too loud or too soft) and quality (pleasant or irritating to the ear.
Articulation disorders are errors in the formation of speech sounds, there are four basic errors of articulation: omission(see for seen) substitution(wip for lip), distortion(talt for salt) and addition of extra sounds (buhrown for brown).
Fluency disorders interrupt the natural, smooth flow of speech with inappropriate possess, hesitations, or repetitions. Ex. Of fluency disorders are Cluttering and shuttering.
Cognitive development of Piagets
Stage 2. Pro-operational Stage. The preoperational stage covers from about two to seven years old, roughly or corresponding to the preschool years. At this stage, the child can now make mental representation and is able to pretend, the child is now ever closer to the use of symbols.
Symbolic Functions this is the ability to represent objects and events. A symbol is a thing that represents something else, a drawing a written word, or a spoken word.
Centration refer to the tendency of the child to only focus on one aspects of a thing or event and exclude other aspects.

Explanation:
According to her mother, the client child are engaged in doing that related in making symbols, puzzle and drawing and sometimes. The client child is focus only in one thing centration but she do it by himself or alone.


F. Prognosis

I am talking to Mrs: Abuyen when someone get my attention, a little girl who is seriously staring with me. When I’m tired to approach the little girl, she preferred to run and it seems like. She was too afraid. In that scenario, I formulate, that the client has a problem with regards to socialization, from that case, the client should develop a positive relationship towards the people around her. She needs to interact and experience being like by her peers. The family members should encourage the client to be friendly and let her play with the other child


G. therapeutic plan

G1. Knowledge

*The language uses approximately 45 different sound elements called phonemes
*Phonemes are represented by letter or others symbol between slashes. A morphemes is the element of a language that carries meaning

-At the end of the case study children are able to learn about the concept of morphemes and phonemes.

G2. Skills

*Some children may develop speech faster or slower than the timetable or acquire language in an unusual sequence.

-At the end of the case study children are able to practice reading by themselves.

G3. Attitude


*speech disorders could improve speech by "trying hard," to view people using deaf speech and people with cleft palates as perhaps being emotionally disturbed, and to regard deaf speech as a limitation.


h. therapeutic interventions




i. therapeutic progress



j.therpeutic result

Thursday, January 13, 2011

joselle epino Questions

.INTEGRATION OF PRACTISE
COMMON ELEMENTS
QUESTION
What do you think is the reason why expertise attitudes and as well as specific concepts are important? 

            answer:    there elements are central to most theories of family therapy. it can be on a synthesis of key principles across multiple models,


2. KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPT
QUESTION
What is the importance of knowledge about ethnical issue in a study of family therapy?
          ANSWER :  
 the most important knowledge about family therapy and its diverse models may be the knowledge that most fail to supply.



3. NATURALISTIC CHANGE
QUESTION
Is there come in a point that your family members suddenly change in terms of interaction within your family? How?

        ANSWER:  yes: because im not with them and we are close but not tie like other family.


4.THERAPEUTIC CHANGE
QUESTION
What is the difference between naturalistic change and therapeutic change?
      ANSWER:  Naturalistic change means that it is the natural occurrence of change in relationships within the family. It is inevitable part of family life as times goes by it brings about a natural change in the family through the growth of the family. While therpeutic approach means that the behavioral can be brought about without insight or cognition by attending to interactional sequences and interrupting those that become associated with the identified problem.

angela, bembenuto Questions (generational relationship )

1. what is the biggest problem that your family encountered and how your family overcome with that problem?
            ans:    when my farther need to conduct an operation in appendix, so that my family decided to go in the province to stay here. and me and my brother stay here to finish our study and my two sibling are the companion of my parents. we are overcome this problem by calling us, atleast once a month for us to don't miss them a lot and for me , make yourself b.c.


2 Transition and development
             ans:    all of us are going to have there own family! right? for me as a future parents i should also establish a rules and regulations for them to follow. but im mot saying im going to become strict to my children, sometimes by giving a rules for them is good or maybe not? but as aparents i should listen to there side, so that i can understand them for us to build a good relationship and also im allowed them to go outside with there friends, but we have a limitations.

jessica, flores Questions

1. how are you going to maintain good interaction within your family?
             ans:  to maintain good interaction with your family , i think we should have a regularly talk to each other and have a bonding to each other, for us to share our sight in our daily life , so that we can have a smooth relationship our family.


2.is it good to have a pattern of leadership and power manifest in the family? why?
          ans:  yes! if we have a leadership and power to manifest in the family, we can work easily and less time of work because the family have a cooperation to each other and they work as a team.


3. as a future educator how are you going to developed self esteem of your students?
          ans:  as a future educator, we need to have positive environment for our students for them to developed there self-esteem and also by giving them an attention if there ask you.. 

happy thoughts

1. my family
   god
   friends ( jhamicks)
  my job

2. lack of communication
   money
  mistake
  personal problem
 death

3. love
   prayer
   open communication
   sharing experience
   time

Thursday, December 2, 2010

common problems in early childhood in emotional

Healing Emotional and Psychological Trauma

SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY


If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger that you just can’t kick. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people.

When bad things happen, it can take awhile to get over the pain and feel safe again. But treatment and support from family and friends can speed your recovery from emotional and psychological trauma. Whether the traumatic event happened years ago or yesterday, youcan heal and move on.


What is emotional and psychological trauma?

Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world.
Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and alone can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm. It’s not the objective facts that determine whether an event is traumatic, but your subjective emotional experience of the event. The more frightened and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to be traumatized.

A stressful event is most likely to be traumatic if:

  • It happened unexpectedly.
  • You were unprepared for it.
  • You felt powerless to prevent it.
  • It happened repeatedly.
  • Someone was intentionally cruel.
  • It happened in childhood.
Emotional and psychological trauma can be caused by single-blow, one-time events, such as a horrible accident, a natural disaster, or a violent attack. Trauma can also stem from ongoing, relentless stress, such as living in a crime-ridden neighborhood or struggling with cancer.

Commonly overlooked sources of emotional and psychological trauma

  • Falls or sports injuries
  • Surgery (especially in the first 3 years of life)
  • The sudden death of someone close
  • An auto accident
  • The breakup of a significant relationship
  • A humiliating or deeply disappointing experience
  • The discovery of a life-threatening illness or disabling condition
Adapted from HealingResources.info

Childhood trauma increases the risk of future trauma

Traumatic experiences in childhood can have a severe and long-lasting effect. Children who have been traumatized see the world as a frightening and dangerous place. When childhood trauma is not resolved, this fundamental sense of fear and helplessness carries over into adulthood, setting the stage for further trauma.
Childhood trauma results from anything that disrupts a child’s sense of safety and security, including:
  • An unstable or unsafe environment
  • Separation from a parent
  • Serious illness
  • Intrusive medical procedures
  • Sexual, physical, or verbal abuse
  • Domestic violence
  • Neglect
  • Bullying


Symptoms of emotional and psychological trauma

Following a traumatic event, most people experience a wide range of physical and emotional reactions.These are NORMAL reactions to ABNORMAL events. The symptoms may last for days, weeks, or even months after the trauma ended. 

Emotional symptoms of trauma:

  • Shock, denial, or disbelief
  • Anger, irritability, mood swings
  • Guilt, shame, self-blame
  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Confusion, difficulty concentrating
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Feeling disconnected or numb

Physical symptoms of trauma:

  • Insomnia or nightmares
  • Being startled easily
  • Racing heartbeat
  • Aches and pains
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Edginess and agitation
  • Muscle tension
These symptoms and feelings typically last from a few days to a few months, gradually fading as you process the trauma. But even when you’re feeling better, you may be troubled from time to time by painful memories or emotions—especially in response to triggers such as an anniversary of the event or an image, sound, or situation that reminds you of the traumatic experience.


When to seek professional help for emotional or psychological trauma

Recovering from a traumatic event takes time, and everyone heals at his or her own pace. But if months have passed and your symptoms aren’t letting up, you may need professional help from a trauma expert.

It’s a good idea to seek professional help if you’re:

  • Having trouble functioning at home or work
  • Suffering from severe fear, anxiety, or depression
  • Unable to form close, satisfying relationships
  • Experiencing terrifying memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
  • Avoiding more and more things that remind you of the trauma
  • Emotionally numb and disconnected from others
  • Using alcohol or drugs to feel better



Working through trauma can be scary, painful, and potentially retraumatizing. Because of the risk of retraumatization, this healing work is best done with the help of an experienced trauma specialist.
Finding the right therapist may take some time. It’s very important that the therapist you choose has experience treating trauma. But the quality of the relationship with your therapist is equally important. Choose a trauma specialist you feel comfortable with. Trust your instincts. If you don’t feel safe, respected, or understood – find another therapist. There should be a sense of trust and warmth between you and your therapist.


Treatment for psychological and emotional trauma

In order to heal from psychological and emotional trauma, you must face and resolve the unbearable feelings and memories you’ve long avoided. Otherwise they will return again and again, unbidden and uncontrollable.
Trauma treatment and healing involves:
  • Process trauma-related memories and feelings
  • Discharging pent-up “fight-or-flight” energy
  • Learning how to regulate strong emotions
  • Building or rebuilding the ability to trust other people

Trauma therapy treatment approaches

The following therapies are commonly used in the treatment of emotional and psychological trauma:
  • Somatic experiencing takes advantage of the body’s unique ability to heal itself. The focus of therapy is on bodily sensations, rather than thoughts and memories about the event. By concentrating on what’s happening in your body, you gradually get in touch with trauma-related energy and tension. From there, your natural survival instincts take over, safely releasing this pent-up energy through shaking, crying, and other forms of physical release.
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with eye movements or other forms of rhythmic, left-right stimulation. In a typical EMDR therapy session, you focus on traumatic memories and associated negative emotions and beliefs while tracking your therapist’s moving finger with your eyes. These back-and-forth eye movements are thought to work by “unfreezing” traumatic memories, allowing you to resolve them.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you process and evaluate your thoughts and feelings about a trauma. While cognitive-behavioral therapy doesn’t treat the physiological effects of trauma, it can be helpful when used in addition to a body-based therapy such as somatic experiencing or EMDR.

Trauma and the body

Trauma disrupts the body’s natural equilibrium, freezing you in a state of hyperarousal and fear. In essence, your nervous system gets stuck in overdrive. Successful trauma treatment must address this imbalance and reestablish your physical sense of safety.
You can bring your nervous system back into balance by discharging this pent-up energy in a physical way:
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Sweating
  • Breathing deeply
  • Laughing
  • Crying
  • Stomach rumbling
  • Feeling of warmth
  • Goosebumps

common problems in early childhood in physical

About Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are present in at least 10 percent of the population. By following the links on this page you will discover many interesting facts about learning disabilities as well as uncover some of the myths. You will also be provided with practical solutions to help children and adolescents with learning disabilities greatly improve their academic achievement as well as their self-esteem. 

What is a learning disability?

Interestingly, there is no clear and widely accepted definition of "learning disabilities." Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the field, there is ongoing debate on the issue of definition, and there are currently at least 12 definitions that appear in the professional literature. These disparate definitions do agree on certain factors:
  1. The learning disabled have difficulties with academic achievement and progress. Discrepancies exist between a person's potential for learning and what he actually learns.
  2. The learning disabled show an uneven pattern of development (language development, physical development, academic development and/or perceptual development).
  3. Learning problems are not due to environmental disadvantage.
  4. Learning problems are not due to mental retardation or emotional disturbance.

How prevalent are learning disabilities?

Experts estimate that 6 to 10 percent of the school-aged population in the United States is learning disabled. Nearly 40 percent of the children enrolled in the nation's special education classes suffer from a learning disability. The Foundation for Children With Learning Disabilities estimates that there are 6 million adults with learning disabilities as well.

What causes learning disabilities?

Little is currently known about the causes of learning disabilities. However, some general observations can be made:
  • Some children develop and mature at a slower rate than others in the same age group. As a result, they may not be able to do the expected school work. This kind of learning disability is called "maturational lag."
  • Some children with normal vision and hearing may misinterpret everyday sights and sounds because of some unexplained disorder of the nervous system.
  • Injuries before birth or in early childhood probably account for some later learning problems.
  • Children born prematurely and children who had medical problems soon after birth sometimes have learning disabilities.
  • Learning disabilities tend to run in families, so some learning disabilities may be inherited.
    Learning disabilities are more common in boys than girls, possibly because boys tend to mature more slowly.
  • Some learning disabilities appear to be linked to the irregular spelling, pronunciation, and structure of the English language. The incidence of learning disabilities is lower in Spanish or Italian speaking countries.

What are the "early warning signs" of learning disabilities?

Children with learning disabilities exhibit a wide range of symptoms. These include problems with reading, mathematics, comprehension, writing, spoken language, or reasoning abilities. Hyperactivity, inattention and perceptual coordination may also be associated with learning disabilities but are not learning disabilities themselves. The primary characteristic of a learning disability is a significant difference between a child's achievement in some areas and his or her overall intelligence. Learning disabilities typically affect five general areas:
  1. Spoken language: delays, disorders, and deviations in listening and speaking.
  2. Written language: difficulties with reading, writing and spelling.
  3. Arithmetic: difficulty in performing arithmetic operations or in understanding basic concepts.
  4. Reasoning: difficulty in organizing and integrating thoughts.
  5. Memory: difficulty in remembering information and instructions.
Among the symptoms commonly related to learning disabilities are:
  • poor performance on group tests
  • difficulty discriminating size, shape, color
  • difficulty with temporal (time) concepts
  • distorted concept of body image
  • reversals in writing and reading
  • general awkwardness
  • poor visual-motor coordination
  • hyperactivity
  • difficulty copying accurately from a model
  • slowness in completing work
  • poor organizational skills
  • easily confused by instructions
  • difficulty with abstract reasoning and/or problem solving
  • disorganized thinking
  • often obsesses on one topic or idea
  • poor short-term or long-term memory
  • impulsive behavior; lack of reflective thought prior to action
  • low tolerance for frustration
  • excessive movement during sleep
  • poor peer relationships
  • overly excitable during group play
  • poor social judgment
  • inappropriate, unselective, and often excessive display of affection
  • lags in developmental milestones (e.g. motor, language)
  • behavior often inappropriate for situation
  • failure to see consequences for his actions
  • overly gullible; easily led by peers
  • excessive variation in mood and responsiveness
  • poor adjustment to environmental changes
  • overly distractible; difficulty concentrating
  • difficulty making decisions
  • lack of hand preference or mixed dominance
  • difficulty with tasks requiring sequencing
When considering these symptoms, it is important to remain mindful of the following:
  1. No one will have all these symptoms.
  2. Among LD populations, some symptoms are more common than others.
  3. All people have at least two or three of these problems to some degree.
  4. The number of symptoms seen in a particular child does not give an indication as whether the disability is mild or severe. It is important to consider if the behaviors are chronic and appear in clusters.
Some of these symptoms may indicate dyslexia. For more information go to About Dyslexia.

Some of these symptoms may indicate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. For more information go to About ADHD.

What should a parent do if it is suspected that a child has a learning disability?

The parent should contact the child's school and arrange for testing and evaluation. Federal law requires that public school districts provide special education and related services to children who need them. If these tests indicate that the child requires special educational services, the school evaluation team (planning and placement team) will meet to develop an individual educational plan (IEP) geared to the child's needs. The IEP describes in detail an educational plan designed to remediate and compensate for the child's difficulties.

Simultaneously, the parent should take the child to the family pediatrician for a complete physical examination. The child should be examined for correctable problems (e.g. poor vision or hearing loss) that may cause difficulty in school.

How does a learning disability affect the parents of the child?

Research indicates that parental reaction to the diagnosis of learning disability is more pronounced than in any other area of exceptionality. Consider: if a child is severely retarded or physically handicapped, the parent becomes aware of the problem in the first few weeks of the child's life. However, the pre-school development of the learning disabled child is often uneventful and the parent does not suspect that a problem exists. When informed of the problem by elementary school personnel, a parent's first reaction is generally to deny the existence of a disability. This denial is, of course, unproductive. The father tends to remain in this stage for a prolonged period because he is not exposed to the child's day-to-day frustrations and failures.

Research conducted by Eleanor Whitehead suggests that the parent of an LD child goes through a series of emotions before truly accepting the child and his problem. These "stages" are totally unpredictable. A parent may move from stage-to-stage in random. Some parents skip over stages while others remain in one stage for an extended period. These stages are as follows:

DENIAL: "There is really nothing wrong!" "That's the way I was as a child--not to worry!" "He'll grow out of it!"

BLAME: "You baby him!" "You expect too much of him." "It's not from my side of the family."

FEAR: "Maybe they're not telling me the real problem!" "Is it worse than they say?" "Will he ever marry? go to college? graduate?"

ENVY: "Why can't he be like his sister or his cousins?"

MOURNING: "He could have been such a success, if not for the learning disability!"

BARGAINING: "Wait 'till next year!" "Maybe the problem will improve if we move! (or he goes to camp, etc.)."

ANGER: "The teachers don't know anything." "I hate this neighborhood, this school...this teacher."

GUILT: "My mother was right; I should have used cloth diapers when he was a baby." "I shouldn't have worked during his first year." "I am being punished for something and my child is suffering as a result."

ISOLATION: "Nobody else knows or cares about my child." "You and I against the world. No one else understands."

FLIGHT: "Let's try this new therapy--Donahue says it works!" "We are going to go from clinic to clinic until somebody tells me what I want to hear.!"

Again, the pattern of these reactions is totally unpredictable. This situation is worsened by the fact that frequently the mother and father may be involved in different and conflicting stages at the same time (e.g., blame vs. denial; anger vs. guilt). This can make communication very difficult.

The good news is that with proper help, most LD children can make excellent progress. There are many successful adults such as attorneys, business executives, physicians, teachers, etc. who had learning disabilities but overcame them and became successful. Now with special education and many special materials, LD children can be helped early.

Pointers for parents of children with learning disabilities:

  1. Take the time to listen to your children as much as you can (really try to get their "Message").
  2. Love them by touching them, hugging them, tickling them, wrestling with them (they need lots of physical contact).
  3. Look for and encourage their strengths, interests, and abilities. Help them to use these as compensations for any limitations or disabilities.
  4. Reward them with praise, good words, smiles, and pat on the back as often as you can.
  5. Accept them for what they are and for their human potential for growth and development. Be realistic in your expectations and demands.
  6. Involve them in establishing rules and regulations, schedules, and family activities.
  7. Tell them when they misbehave and explain how you feel about their behavior; then have them propose other more acceptable ways of behaving.
  8. Help them to correct their errors and mistakes by showing or demonstrating what they should do.
  9. Don't nag!
  10. Give them reasonable chores and a regular family work responsibility whenever possible.
  11. Give them an allowance as early as possible and then help them plan to spend within it.
  12. Provide toys, games, motor activities and opportunities that will stimulate them in their development.
  13. Read enjoyable stories to them and with them. Encourage them to ask questions, discuss stories, tell the story, and to reread stories.
  14. Further their ability to concentrate by reducing distracting aspects of their environment as much as possible (provide them with a place to work, study and play).
  15. Don't get hung up on traditional school grades! It is important that they progress at their own rates and be rewarded for doing so.
  16. Take them to libraries and encourage them to select and check out books of interest.
  17. Have them share their books with you.
  18. Provide stimulating books and reading material around the house.
  19. Help them to develop self-esteem and to compete with self rather than with others.
  20. Insist that they cooperate socially by playing, helping, and serving others in the family and the community.
  21. Serve as a model to them by reading and discussing material of personal interest. Share with them some of the things you are reading and doing.
  22. Don't hesitate to consult with teachers or other specialists whenever you feel it to be necessary in order to better understand what might be done to help your child learn.