4a. Read the case study. What issues may Lisa have if her needs are not considered by the early education service?

Case Study

Lisa is three years old. She has cognitive skills and abilities well beyond those of her peers and has been assessed as being gifted. She likes to spend time with the educators and likes to ask questions and look up information on the computer. She does not enjoy physical play or interacting with other children.

4b. Read the case study. What issues may Harry have when starting in child care?

Case Study

Harry is three.

Harry and his mother have recently left an abusive home environment where domestic violence was common. Prior to them moving, the mother was hospitalised and Harry was placed with a foster carer for six weeks. Now they are back together. Harry's mother has got a job and Harry needs to be cared for while she is at work. This is his first time in child care.

4c. Read the case study. What issues may Gary face while interacting with other children?

Case Study

Gary is four. He is always on the go and can't sit still. His concentration skills are low and he moves from one task to another, rarely finishing anything. He is loud and boisterous and likes to be the centre of attention. He has two older brothers with ADHD and the doctor has said that he is likely to have ADHD too.

Gary has been in the service for some time and is known to be a challenge.

4d. Read the case study. What issues may Emelda have settling into a service environment in her new location?

Case Study

Emelda was born in England where she lived in the middle of London. She has recently moved to rural Victoria where her lifestyle is now very different. She misses her friends and the hustle and bustle of London.

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