Case Study

Charlotte seems to respond to up-tempo music, and she will also reach for and hold a wide range of objects. She enjoys tearing paper but this is not very discriminating about this so books have to be kept out of the way. In winter, Charlotte will spend long hours sitting on or by a warm radiator. Other than these activities, she has very few ways of occupying herself.

• Why is it important to know these things about Charlotte?
• If you did not know these things about Charlotte how could that impact her care and the setting?

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