Case Study A - Mary Mary is a 10-year-old girl. Her mother is Chinese Canadian, and her father is of African Case Study A - Mary Mary is a 10-year-old girl. Her mother is Chinese Canadian, and her father is of African descent. When Mary was between 1-6 years old her mother was addicted to Oxycodone and alcohol due to an operation on her knee. Mary's mother was emotionally and physically unavailable to her and is somewhat anxious and quiet. Mary lived with her father and paternal grandparents for periods of time when her mother was in rehab over the years. Financially, they live on her mother's disability income and her father works at Walmart. Growing up Mary's father distanced himself to avoid argument with her mother which greatly affected the quality of time with her father. Mary was always very fearful of her parents divorcing. Mary has recently lost her maternal grandmother whom she was very close to and whom provided much support during the times when her mother was in rehab. Mary has been having issues at school and has failed grade 5. Mary has a couple of friends but feels marginalized due to her mixed ethnicity and feels that she does not "fit in" at her new school. However, she recently met a boy at the mall who told her that she was beautiful. Mary has been eating a lot of junk food lately and notices that kids at school are calling her "fat" due to the weight she has gained over the summer months. In addition, Mary is having issues with sleep, often waking at odd hours or not being able to get to sleep easily, which frequently makes her tired at school. Mary's brother, Steven, who is 2 years old was diagnosed with Autism last year and is non-verbal. Mary's parents are the primary caregivers for her brother along with Mary's paternal grandparents.

Questions- Answer fully using application of material covered in this course. 1. How does synchrony affect parent-infant relations?

Synchrony affects parent-infant relations by creating an essential for a stable long-term bong. Infants interact differently to father or mother interactions

Synchrony: interlocking pattern of attachment behavior shared by parent and child 2. What factors affected the development of a secure relationship between Mary and each of her parents?

Mary must feel as if she cannot go to either of her parents as a secure connection with them was not established, I feel as if she was having issues with school, she does not feel confident or trusting in them that they will care. As a parent I have learned even asking our children about their day helps, even if their answer is the same. Not only does she have her own insecurities, but I am sure she has things that her home life is affecting her as well. 3. What are the long-term consequences of attachment quality?

We are learning more and more about the long-term effect on children who do not make positive and nurturing connections with their parents. Children with poor attachments tend to display poor social emotional affects, such as poor social, coping and problem-solving skills, as well as tantrums, clingy, withdrawn, or aggressive behavior. . When Mary was between 1-6 years old her mother was addicted to Oxycodone and alcohol due to an operation on her knee. Mary's mother was emotionally and physically unavailable to her and is somewhat anxious and quiet. Mary lived with her father and paternal grandparents for periods of time when her mother was in rehab over the years. Financially, they live on her mother's disability income and her father works at Walmart.