Observing and Interacting with Professionals, Children, and Familes in an Early Childhood Setting

I have sat in a classroom and watched as a teacher and psychologist observe a child who they believed  might have an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I noticed that teacher and the psychologist observed the child while recording notes. After speaking to the teacher, I found that the child exhibited behavioral problems that led the teacher and the psychiatrist to believe that the child might have ADHD. I then asked them both how would they present their findings to the parents. They stated that that they would call the parents in for a conference and discuss the findings. After speaking to the parents and working together as a team, we can establish a safe and healthy learning environment for the child.

From this experience, I have learned that observation can also be essential in determining what disorders a child might have. Early detection and prevention is key in helping a child to make sense of the world, of people, and things and to develop capacities to fullest.