Social Work Case Study
Initial assessment
The initial assessment will begin with the two children and thus proceed with an assessment of their parents. Other considerations will be included such as other adults living with in the household namely Michael and Edith with consideration of their environment.
Darren
Darren at risk of receiving an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO); however O’Dell (2011) suggests youths are often misunderstood by society and implies ASBO’s contribute to this by adding to fears of crime rather than a true reflection of actual offences. Furthermore Crawford (2010) suggests adolescence is a time of turmoil in terms of transcending from childhood to adult and implies cultural influences play an important role in finding ones identity. Although Darren has expressed he enjoys school when it is football and art Darren behaviour, missing school and attracting the attention of the police is a cause of concern to his father Graham Bennett, this is reflected in Graham’s attempts to ground Darren and the unfortunate pushing incident that lead to Darren having a cut above his ear. In addition Darren’s school question the validity of Darren’s explanation of his head injury and have concerns over his poor attendance at school, which has led to this referral.
Jessica
Jessica’s school have made this referral over concerns of her behaviour, delayed learning and delayed speech, however aside from any possible medical implications pertaining to Jessica’s delayed speech, in regard to Jessica’s behaviour the family dynamics which will be highlighted later in this assessment, may suggest difficulties in Jessica’s attachment (Ainsworth 1978 cited in Howe 2009 p45), suggests, when a child has unmet attachment needs they may become confused and frustrated. Maclean (2009) echoes this by stating Children “express attachment anxiety in their behaviour”.
Graham
Graham is clearly concerned over his anxiety issues; Lishman (2007) suggests
The initial assessment will begin with the two children and thus proceed with an assessment of their parents. Other considerations will be included such as other adults living with in the household namely Michael and Edith with consideration of their environment.
Darren
Darren at risk of receiving an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO); however O’Dell (2011) suggests youths are often misunderstood by society and implies ASBO’s contribute to this by adding to fears of crime rather than a true reflection of actual offences. Furthermore Crawford (2010) suggests adolescence is a time of turmoil in terms of transcending from childhood to adult and implies cultural influences play an important role in finding ones identity. Although Darren has expressed he enjoys school when it is football and art Darren behaviour, missing school and attracting the attention of the police is a cause of concern to his father Graham Bennett, this is reflected in Graham’s attempts to ground Darren and the unfortunate pushing incident that lead to Darren having a cut above his ear. In addition Darren’s school question the validity of Darren’s explanation of his head injury and have concerns over his poor attendance at school, which has led to this referral.
Jessica
Jessica’s school have made this referral over concerns of her behaviour, delayed learning and delayed speech, however aside from any possible medical implications pertaining to Jessica’s delayed speech, in regard to Jessica’s behaviour the family dynamics which will be highlighted later in this assessment, may suggest difficulties in Jessica’s attachment (Ainsworth 1978 cited in Howe 2009 p45), suggests, when a child has unmet attachment needs they may become confused and frustrated. Maclean (2009) echoes this by stating Children “express attachment anxiety in their behaviour”.
Graham
Graham is clearly concerned over his anxiety issues; Lishman (2007) suggests
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