Question

Read the case study and answer the following questions:- Case study (questions 10-14) Giselle is ready to start school and is excited about her new change in her life. Her mother, Gert, is feeling nervous and worried about how Giselle will cope at school. She is concerned that the school will not be able to manage her behaviour effectively and that Giselle will lose access to valuable skills. Patrice meets with Gert and makes sure that Giselle is invited to come in for part of the meeting too. Together they talk about the positive aspects of starting school and Patricia shows Giselle a simple picture book about getting ready for school. She provides Gert with broachers and fact sheets about what to expect during the first few weeks and then, while Giselle is busy reading her new book, they make a list of Gert's concerns and talk about how they can be managed. They also write down some information from Giselle's behaviour plan to share with the school they will be able to implement the same strategies at school as home. Gert suggests some positive strategies such as distraction, regular breaks, quite times and being alert for triggers which can all help avoid behavioural difficulties arising as a result of Giselle becoming confused or tired during the day. They write an action plan document to help the school plan for any behavioural difficulties that might arise during the first few weeks. Patrice invites Giselle to come back and sit with them while they write down and draw pictures to show who Giselle would like to invite to the school to see her in her first assembly on the last day of the first school week. Giselle draws pictures of both her grandmothers, and her mother suggests they also invite her big sister and Giselle's best friend, Becky, from next door to attend. Patrice also asks Giselle to talk about what helps her most when she is feeling tired or cross, and Giselle suggests that taking her teddy with her in her bag would be a good idea as she can cuddle it if she is worried or upset. She says that she often talks to Becky about problems and that Becky is a good listener. Patrice smiles and says that she thinks it would be great to invite Becky to come over for a play after the first week so they can talk about her week at school.

How can patrice support giselle’s carer, family and friends to maximise ongoing support and involvement in giselle’s life?

Answer 1

To support Giselle’s carer, family, and friends in maximizing their ongoing support and involvement, Patrice can facilitate regular collaborative meetings, provide resources and training, and create a nurturing environment for open communication.

Step-by-step explanation:

To support Giselle's carer, family, and friends, Patrice can facilitate ongoing collaboration by hosting regular meetings to discuss Giselle's progress, providing resources that enable informed participation in her education, and creating informal support structures. Patrice should facilitate open communication about Giselle's needs and experiences at school, ensuring that her carer, family, and friends are included in the decision-making process. Additionally, organizing social events where Giselle's support network can engage with her within the school environment may promote a sense of community and shared responsibility for her wellbeing.

Creating an open line of communication ensures that the family and friends are updated on Giselle’s progress and are aware of any new strategies or changes in her behavior plan. Providing training or workshops on how to manage Giselle’s needs can also empower the family and friends to participate more actively. Furthermore, establishing a nurturing environment that encourages Giselle’s autonomy and independence can foster a positive relationship between Giselle and her support network, enhancing their ability to provide the necessary ongoing support.