Scenario Series #8

Scenario about speech and language:
Brandon, a 12-month-old doesn’t repeat phrases as he hears them. He reacts to loud noises and speaks two words “ma” and “buh.” Mr. Killian suspects he has some difficulty hearing but has not been able to prove this. His parents have not mentioned anything to support this theory. Esmeralda, a new 12-month-old to the center, meets Brandon and says “Hi!” Brandon looks at Esmeralda and smiles. The two children part ways and Brandon plays in the block area with another teacher.

What are your thoughts on the scenario? 

Example responses to Scenario:

• In regards to Brandon's hearing, it may mean that he heard Esmeralda shout because he was close to her. Or Brandon's hearing could be perfectly fine and he's choosing what to respond to in class and behind on speaking.
• Esmeralda who is also 12 months old said Hi and although Brandon didn't verbally respond, he smiled. I believe this is an indication that he can hear, maybe he can't hear some things or maybe he's not ready to talk yet.

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Scenario about speech and language:
​April is 3 months old. She is being fed a bottle by her teacher, Miss Dakota. She grasps Miss Dakota’s fingers and holds on tight, sucking at the bottle faster when Miss Dakota begins softly singing “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.” Miss Dakota responds by talking to April and commenting on how hungry she must be. April smiles and unlatches from the bottle, looking into Miss Dakota’s eyes while smiling.  

What are your thoughts on the scenario?

Example responses to Scenario:

• As Miss Dakota sang to April, April showed excitement by squeezing her finger. She enjoys being sang to and talked to. You can tell by her reaction towards Miss Dakota that she likes to listen to her.
  
• April is showing that she is connecting to her teacher who is talking to her. She is displaying proper speech and language development.
  

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Comment below how you would handle either of the scenarios.