For this assignment, you will find and watch an interview of a parent with a child who has a disability or special needs. As an example, watch “Parent of Child with Autism Interview,” by Moni U, located on YouTube (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfMWrlDZdI0. Include the link to the video you found, when you submit your assignment.
Next, write a 1,200-1,500-word paper, include additional questions you would have asked in a “Q and A” format and conclude with a summary analyzing theory and concepts from Chapters 11-13.
Your paper should follow the outline below:
Cover Page
Paragraph #1: Introduction: Describe middle and late childhood, the background of the disability or special need, and statistics of children affected by this disability, along with a purpose, and thesis.
Paragraph #2: Type of Disability: (Using Chapter 11)
Paragraphs #3-5: Analysis of the Interview: Did the interviewer ask for the background of the interviewee and their child including demographics (e.g., age, ethnicity). What additional questions would you have asked?
Paragraph #6: Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development: Discuss which stage of development the child falls under. Offer specific examples.
Paragraph #7: Processes of Development: Discuss the cognitive, biological, psychological, and social factors to be considered. Was the child on track with their milestones? What impact did this have on the child socially and on the family?
Paragraph #8: Resources: What local community resources does the family have for support? What kind of faith-based support does the family have or how has their worldview been impacted by their current situation.
Paragraph #9: Conclusion
Include at least four scholarly sources. Your textbook may count as one of these. A Sample Outline has also been provided as an additional resource.