| dc.description.abstract | The main aims of the Early Support of Child Development include: early diagnosis of disorders, stimulation of child
development, therapy, supporting and modelling the attitude of parents of children threatened by anomalous
development or improperly developing. On the basis of a case study we will present the model of the Team of Early
Support of Child Development (ZWWR) working at Primary School No. 150 in Krakow based on close cooperation of
specialists (weekly discussions of current problems of children, constant verification of the aims and diagnosis).
Ania came to ZWWR at the age of four and was diagnosed with the disorder of contacts and communication (suspicion
of disorders of autistic character). She could not speak, did not make eye contact, did not follow verbal
instructions, frequently reacted with anger. She played in a non-specific way producing sounds that were
unintelligible for others.
During the first year of her stay in the Team a speech therapist, psychologist and pedagogue worked with her on an
individual basis. She took part in group activities once a month.
In the following years the meetings with a speech therapist and a psychologist took place on an individual basis,
but classes with a pedagogue were conducted in a group.
Initially, parents participated in the meetings. With the course of time they were present only during some
individual consultations. In the work with family, the focus was on following Ania’s initiative, naming and clear
setting of limits and expectations. The main principle was to strengthen the parental competencies and to model
playing with the child. Contemporarily, Ania takes up all suggested activities. She likes playing with children, is
eager to talk and sing. She has applied to school for children with aphasia-type disorders. | en |
