Child Development and Family Dynamics

Carmen's parental rights have been terminated; she has no other known family members.

4-year-old Mindy is very shy. It takes a lot of prompting for her to play with others.

17-year-old Dante plans to go to medical school and believes he can achieve it with hard work.

<p>15-year-old Trumaine has recently returned home from a residential placement. No school has been identified for him at this time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jamie really wants to be a writer, despite being skilled at fixing things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sarah won the most valuable player award and is team captain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>17-year-old Tracy finds comfort in her beliefs and prays when distressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jill became involved in community center activities, including joining a soccer team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natalie has neighbors who have helped her get a summer job for a few years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12-year-old Natasha is living in her third foster home, with a plan for her to live with her mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9-year-old Ben is not knowledgeable of his needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Don manages adversity but does not seem to have much fun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jen's caregiver has become interested in yoga and meditation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family is managing well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nancy has occasional fights at home; her parents are concerned about her behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 13-year-old girl's behavior resulted in being sent to see the school principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terrance is socially withdrawn and isolated; he has minimal social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5-year-old Patrick tends to cling to adults and plays unimaginatively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Donnelle has selective mutism and refuses to speak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cailin has asthma but can participate in gym class if she has her puffer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reggie stays out late and often sleeps during class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monica dislikes public bathrooms and complains of stomachaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bronwyn forgets to brush her teeth, but no one notices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>James feels he should have been born a girl and is stressed about it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marquis has had three sexual partners at the ages of 20, 22, and 28.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>16-year-old Tony enjoys drinking and taking joy rides in his parents' vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14-year-old Don was arrested for theft in the past year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darnell won't bathe unless directed by parents, worrying them for future independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tommy was fired from his fast food job for missing work and being rude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A child's intellectual functioning is so poor that it prevents valid testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8-year-old Ryan bangs his head against the floor, causing shape changes to his skull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15-year-old Amanda was hospitalized after attempting to slit her wrists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 16-year-old boy has received 3 speeding tickets in six months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bryan has been in fights and recently broke another youth's nose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darrell has never been sexually aggressive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carmen was arrested for running away from a treatment program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sean stays out past curfew, upsetting his parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>17-year-old Doris was caught carrying matches for lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>16-year-old Lauren threatens suicide to see her favorite therapist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darnell is involved in intimidating other youth using violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brittany sometimes forgets to take her seizure medication, but has reminders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An 18-year-old boy hears voices urging harmful behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trish often feels down but can sometimes lift herself out of funks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Martha experiences social anxiety that hinders friendships at school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vicki controlled her earlier manic behaviors with medication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Edith sometimes acts rashly, suggesting difficulties with self-control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Denis has attention problems that interfere with his school work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 12-year-old boy talks back to teachers, reflecting defiance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 15-year-old was arrested for theft and vandalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 12-year-old boy destroys property when angry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A young man is resorting to prostitution to fund a drug habit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quenzell refuses food and becomes aggressive when encouraged to eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 9-year-old girl cries when her mother drops her off, yet adjusts quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Melissa's foster parents adequately watch her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ben's foster parents actively engage in his IEP meetings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maria's parents understand her needs but haven't raised alarms yet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A child frequently misses appointments due to parental issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foster parents have a strong support network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parents relocated twice recently due to work changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A foster mother's chronic illness has become life-threatening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single mother had severe postpartum depression requiring hospitalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A substance abuse team is concerned about a mother's sleepiness during meetings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jerry's dad gets nervous when driving post-accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A child's mother has an IQ of 50 and cannot provide adequate support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connor's dad has to skip meetings sometimes to care for Connor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daisy relocated because her parents were redeployed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sasha's asthma is causing frequent arguments among his parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Veronica's mother struggles to care for her due to addiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9-year-old Paula has leukemia and may not live more than one year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4-year-old Ryan bangs his head repeatedly, causing medical concern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oles hits his dog frequently, reflecting behavioral concerns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suzy swears to get attention during gatherings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tom engages in sexually inappropriate touching, reflecting trauma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Daryl was disciplined for taking toys from another child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Michael frequently plays with matches, indicating potential hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Justin used to run away from his mother's side but hasn't in months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethel was born underweight, raising concerns about future delays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Romanna's mom had only 5 doctor's visits during pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amber has cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation at birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frank was born addicted to cocaine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serge's mother is developmentally delayed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthony's mother suffers from severe postpartum depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5-year-old Tilden can't walk but manages hand-related tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quenzell's refusal to eat leads to hospitalization due to aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ashton is easily overwhelmed by sensory input due to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An 4-year-old boy struggles to connect due to multiple foster homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Terrance has persistent temper tantrums, showing difficulties with self-regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carmen, born early and underweight, is now in the normal weight range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Denise has shifting moods that challenge her foster parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Martha faces anxiety that hinders her ability to make friends at school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>La'Quesha stares at lights for hours, demonstrating atypical focus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deonte has trouble waiting his turn, often interrupting in class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 5-year-old girl's extreme defiance led parents to consider giving up custody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quenzell refuses to eat and becomes aggressive, requiring hospitalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3-year-old Richard has a limited ability to complete tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2-year-old Lucie ignores toys and new objects, showing limited curiosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5-year-old Brian has difficulty adjusting to new things without support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4-year-old Marquis has acquaintances but no real friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15-year-old Maria was molested by her step-father over a period of nine months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9-year-old Tommy has bruises but claims he fell, sparking concern.</p> Signup and view all the answers