Miguel Soto-Escobar a Child of Suspected Language Issues
Miguel Soto-Escobar a Child of Suspected Language Issues
Child Psychology –PSY 7220 Assignment of Unit 8
CASE STUDY-MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Dr. Jim Oyler
Due Date 3/03/2013
Abstract
Miguel Soto-Escabar is an abstract case study based on an eight-year old child who needs help with his language and speech skills. Miguel’s family life has changed since he first entered school three years ago. In this study, the development theories will analyze thoughts in reference to Miguel’s speech process. Based on current research and articles, this report will conclude in an effective way to prove fact based conclusions. It is important to explain also how Miguel’s family issues have affected him with his speech and language. Miguel is a child whom is diagnosed as ELL, since he first entered school. Miguel’s continuous stressful family life has continued to affect his learning skills as well as his social skills.
The information will first analyze the probable causes to Miguel’s socially delayed developmental skills. There are three main topics that influence his issues, beginning with his mental ability to effectively speak another language. The emotional trauma in his life is another factor that has a great influence on his behavior. The last factor is his environment: surroundings that could contribute to his ELL disability.
Miguel remains currently living with both parents and his grandmother has passed away. He now has a new baby brother in his home. So, not only does Miguel have to deal with social issues from his language issues at school, classmates and other surroundings, he now has to deal with household issues as well. Miguel is more sensitive to his having to attend therapy classes because he is now eight years old and aware of many things now. The main focus of this topic is to identify Miguel’s inability to be at the same developmental speech level as other peers in his age group. Mental ability must first be discussed to make sure that the
Child Psychology –PSY 7220 Assignment of Unit 8
CASE STUDY-MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Dr. Jim Oyler
Due Date 3/03/2013
Abstract
Miguel Soto-Escabar is an abstract case study based on an eight-year old child who needs help with his language and speech skills. Miguel’s family life has changed since he first entered school three years ago. In this study, the development theories will analyze thoughts in reference to Miguel’s speech process. Based on current research and articles, this report will conclude in an effective way to prove fact based conclusions. It is important to explain also how Miguel’s family issues have affected him with his speech and language. Miguel is a child whom is diagnosed as ELL, since he first entered school. Miguel’s continuous stressful family life has continued to affect his learning skills as well as his social skills.
The information will first analyze the probable causes to Miguel’s socially delayed developmental skills. There are three main topics that influence his issues, beginning with his mental ability to effectively speak another language. The emotional trauma in his life is another factor that has a great influence on his behavior. The last factor is his environment: surroundings that could contribute to his ELL disability.
Miguel remains currently living with both parents and his grandmother has passed away. He now has a new baby brother in his home. So, not only does Miguel have to deal with social issues from his language issues at school, classmates and other surroundings, he now has to deal with household issues as well. Miguel is more sensitive to his having to attend therapy classes because he is now eight years old and aware of many things now. The main focus of this topic is to identify Miguel’s inability to be at the same developmental speech level as other peers in his age group. Mental ability must first be discussed to make sure that the