Understand the graduated approach in an early years setting
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Case Study
Malika and Henry are the parents of a 3-year-old girl, Imogen, who has had concerns raised by her key person about possible SEN. She doesn’t like physical contact and Malika told her key person that she wriggles away from her when she tries to cuddle her. Imogen plays alone, often with the same toys, and has little interest in interacting with others. Other practitioners at the setting have noticed that she gets very upset when routines are changed and doesn’t make eye contact with them.
Based on the observations of the practitioners and parents, you suspect that Imogen might have autism and want to start the diagnosis process.
- What would be the graduated approach for a child like Imogen?
- How could you include the parents in the process?
- What might the benefits of the graduated approach be for Imogen and her family?
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