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Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the Case of Jason
Grand Canyon University
BHS-450
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Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the Case of Jason
An analysis of Jason’s case is an excellent chance to discuss the most significant
components of children’s development and the significance of child’s specific treatments. This
essay analyzes the developmental checklist and assessment of Jason's competencies and
restrictions, pointing to his development. It seeks to identify a relevant developmental theory and
the related therapeutic approach that may help clinicians working with Jason. Moreover, the
discussion also considers the ethical and legal issues that might affect the clinician’s practice.
Through the integration of these elements, the essay highlights the need for developmentally
appropriate practices in addressing Jason and provides the foundation for ethical and professional
standard care.
Developmental Milestones, Competencies, and Limitations
Milestones and Competencies
, The developmental milestones observed in Jason are several of which are characteristic
of his age group, majorly in the domains of motor and early cognitive development. For
example, Jason uses words at the appropriate age of his peers and starts developing his good
speech gradually (Guardian Childcare & Education, 2022). In the social aspect, we can notice the
child’s readiness to perform peer play, which is an essential stage of development that influences
social-emotional development. Further, his desire and concern through play with the objects in
the environment show developmental advancement expected in Erikson’s initiative versus guilt
stage, where the child demonstrates a focused experimental spirit on all aspects of his
environment.
Jason’s competencies are his ability to comprehend simple social expectations and
patterns as well as engage in systematic activity (Talevski et al., 2020). These abilities indicate
Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the Case of Jason
Grand Canyon University
BHS-450
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Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the Case of Jason
An analysis of Jason’s case is an excellent chance to discuss the most significant
components of children’s development and the significance of child’s specific treatments. This
essay analyzes the developmental checklist and assessment of Jason's competencies and
restrictions, pointing to his development. It seeks to identify a relevant developmental theory and
the related therapeutic approach that may help clinicians working with Jason. Moreover, the
discussion also considers the ethical and legal issues that might affect the clinician’s practice.
Through the integration of these elements, the essay highlights the need for developmentally
appropriate practices in addressing Jason and provides the foundation for ethical and professional
standard care.
Developmental Milestones, Competencies, and Limitations
Milestones and Competencies
, The developmental milestones observed in Jason are several of which are characteristic
of his age group, majorly in the domains of motor and early cognitive development. For
example, Jason uses words at the appropriate age of his peers and starts developing his good
speech gradually (Guardian Childcare & Education, 2022). In the social aspect, we can notice the
child’s readiness to perform peer play, which is an essential stage of development that influences
social-emotional development. Further, his desire and concern through play with the objects in
the environment show developmental advancement expected in Erikson’s initiative versus guilt
stage, where the child demonstrates a focused experimental spirit on all aspects of his
environment.
Jason’s competencies are his ability to comprehend simple social expectations and
patterns as well as engage in systematic activity (Talevski et al., 2020). These abilities indicate
