Case study

Bill is 45 and has spent time in care and prison. He has never had a job or achieved any qualifications, although he has a very high IQ.

• Which factors might have impacted Bill’s development?
• Who do you think might have concerns about his development and why?
• What interventions do you think might have impacted on his development?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.