1. How do observation and direct questioning work together to provide a comprehensive assessment of a child or young person's developmental status? 150 words

2. Provide three examples of questions you might ask a seven-year-old, to gather relevant information about their developmental progress.

Explain how the answers to these questions would aid in your assessment of their developmental status. 200 words

3. Why is it important for workers to review documentation when a client first accesses community service organisations?

Provide at least three types of documentation that can be reviewed and the information that might be found in them. 200 words

4. What steps can workers take to obtain consent from the person? 100 words

5. How can the consultation with carers, family, or significant others contribute to determining a client's developmental status and inform the care planning process? 200 words

6. You are a community services worker and have been assigned a new client, a 15-year-old who has recently been experiencing challenges at school and at home. Their teachers report academic struggles, including a notable decline in grades over the last semester and assignments are frequently handed in late, or not at all. They have shown a decrease in social interactions with peers and often seem distracted and fatigued.

The youth's parents are concerned about their recent withdrawal from family activities, reduced sleep, lack of appetite and a sudden shift in mood, becoming unpredictable between sadness and anger over minor incidents.

Choose two lifespan development theories and use these to explain the young person's behaviour. 200 words

7. A usually vivacious and outgoing 12 year old, who enjoyed going to family events and outings, has recently been exhibiting withdrawn behaviour and a lack of engagement with family and friends.

• Identify and describe three potential factors that might have contributed to the child's recent behavioural changes.
• Explain how each factor could have impacted on the child's presence and behaviou

8. You are a community service worker and you have been assigned to work with a nine-year-old child who has recently migrated to Australia with their family. The child's teachers have noticed that they seem to be having difficulty interacting with their peers during play and will often be seen playing alone. They seem to struggle with the English language, which affects participation in class activities.

• How would you gather relevant information regarding the child's developmental status?

• Describe three factors you would consider determining the suitability of community services being provided to the child.

9. Explain how a strengths-based approach can enhance the assessment of an individual's developmental status and contribute to their empowerment. 200 words

10. Why is it important to consult with the person and significant others about a person's strengths-based developmental status? 150 words

11. A five year old is exhibiting delayed speech development and is frequently observed playing alone, avoiding eye contact with both peers and adults. Their parents report that they often find them unresponsive to verbal cues at home. In school, the child's teachers have noticed they have difficulty with following instructions and a tendency to react negatively to loud noises.

Identify at least three potential risk factors related to their developmental issues and describe the potential impacts of each. 150 words

12. You are a community services worker tasked with assessing a 14-year-old high school student who has been referred to the school counsellor due to recent behavioural changes. They have always been a bit of a loner but was previously content with a small group of close friends. However, over the past three months, teachers and their friends have noticed more withdrawn behaviour, a lack of interest in hobbies, and declining academic performance. The teen, who was known for their passion for art, has stopped submitting assignments for art class, which was a favourite subject. Their physical appearance has become increasingly unkempt, and there are visible signs of fatigue.

• List at least four key factors across different stages of human development that could be impacting them.
• What are the potential effects of these factors on their developmental status?

13. During a home visit, you notice that a 10-year-old with autism, is exhibiting signs of severe malnutrition.

• Describe the indicators that would lead you to believe that this is a potentially serious issue and requires referral to additional service providers.
• Explain the process you would follow to ensure they receive the necessary care, including the services that you will refer to.

In your answer include the organisational policies and procedures that guide the process you follow.

14. Briefly describe at least four types of documentation that is used for documenting developmental issues and might be found in a client's record. 200 words

15. Why should workers follow organisational policies and procedures for documenting developmental issues? 200 words

16. During a home visit, you observe potential signs of abuse involving two individuals in your care: a child showing indicators of physical harm and an elderly family member who appears to be the victim of financial exploitation.

Explain your responsibility to report allegations or suspicions of child abuse and elder abuse according to legislative requirements in your jurisdiction.

In your response, consider:

• mandatory reporting requirements and to whom incidents must be reported
• the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
• Priority 1 and 2 incidents and the differences in reporting

17. What should a support worker look for that might indicate a person is a victim of abuse?

1. Physical abuse.
2. Sexual abuse.
3. Psychological abuse.
4. Neglect.
5. Self-harm.
6. Financial abuse.
7. Domestic and family violence.
8. Systemic abuse.

Suggest at least six indicators for each type of abuse.

18. Complete the table with at least five other issues that might impact service delivery and require referral.

• The Issue :

• Three Indicators of the issue:
• Where to refer:

19. Describe the steps you would take to document and report a case where you observed signs of potential neglect in a child or young person, ensuring the procedure adheres to organisational policies and procedures. 200 words

20. Complete the tables by detailing aspects of development during early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. For each stage, provide information on physical (e.g., muscle development), psychological (Identity formation), cognitive (abstract thinking), social (e.g., play patterns), and affective development (moral emotions).

1. Early childhood (3-6 years)

Physical

Psychological

Cognitive

Social

Affective

1. Middle childhood (7-11 years)

Physical

Psychological

Cognitive

Social

Affective

1. Adolescence (12-18 years)

Physical

Psychological

Cognitive

Social

Affective

21. Describe in your own words the four main components and the four types of attachment identified in attachment theory.

22. Describe two ways in which trauma can impact each developmental domain.

• Emotional and psychological.
• Cognitive and academic.
• Physical.
• Social and behavioural.

23. You are a community service worker in a family support program that assists parents with young children. You hold strong personal beliefs about parenting, particularly around discipline. You believe that strict discipline from a young age is essential for a child's development and often share this view during parenting workshops.

You are assigned to work with a single mother who practices a more relaxed style of parenting. The mother believes in allowing her children significant autonomy to foster independence and creativity. During a home visit, you observe this parenting approach and feel it is too lenient, worrying the children lack structure. You fear the children will grow up without discipline and face difficulties in school and later life.

• What impact might your values and attitudes have on your work?
• What strategies can you employ, to ensure that your personal values do not negatively impact your professional advice and support to the mother?