Jenni’s Story
Introduction
To provide adequate support and establish a clear understanding between a family and a professional, it is vital to assign the right person for the task. There are many nuisances and communication gaps that practitioners could encounter, and they must be ready to deal with unexpected difficulties. This essay examines the case of Jenni, her family, and the professionals who helped her.
Main text
Children with special needs can require knowledge outside of profession-specific social skills, and this case shows a successful intervention that helped a child to develop a crucial ability. In this video, the ENRICH Project has shown cultural responsiveness by putting Roxanne Patterson in charge of communication with Jenni’s family to overcome the language barrier. It is crucial to consider culture when appointing practitioners to families (Gargiulo & Kilgo, 2018). The appointed specialist has been able to observe how Jenni has interacted with her family and peers and used this knowledge as a foundation of the relationship.
Through collaboration, Jenni’s physical therapist, Jeannemarie Fagan, and Dr. Patterson had established the course of development for their patient and found which opportunities to communicate when Jenni was the most receptive. Gargiulo & Kilgo (2018) state that “effective communication between families and practitioners involves a clear understanding and knowledge of the expectations, obligations, and responsibilities of each party” (p. 76). In the video, they have shown a collaborative effort to help Jenni to learn how to walk by examining the best way she receives information.
Conclusion
This intervention has been occurring at Jenni’s house, with the presence of her family. They have studied her behavior and found a suitable strategy to boost her development. These visits were also vital for the family, as they have learned how to support and encourage her. I think that this partnership is an effective method of intervention as Patterson’s continued support allowed Jenni’s family to discover a way to communicate with her, and Jenni learned how to walk.
Reference
Gargiulo, R. M., & Kilgo, J. L. (2018). An introduction to young children with special needs: Birth through age eight. SAGE Publications.