Toddler Case Study: Sexual Development and Behavior

Focused Topics Sexual Development & Behavior in Children and Youth Lesson 1 Explore Toddler Case Study: Sexual Development and Behavior Reflection	WWW.VIRTUALLABSCHOOL.ORG ACTIVITY ID: 22901 Name Certifier Date
Directions: Please read the following case study. Use the table below to note the physical changes, knowledge and beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to Logan's sexual development. Review the list of factors and record your thoughts on how they influence Logan's sexual behavior. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for additional guidance. Share your responses with a coach, trainer, or administrator. Toddler Case Study: Logan Logan is an 18-month-old in a toddler classroom who is thought of as a healthy and typically developing child with a supportive family. Program staff have noticed that during diaper changes, Logan often attempts to touch his penis in a way that appears to be self-stimulating. Logan will become upset and cry when staff quickly finish cleaning him up, preventing him from continuing. This only lasts a few minutes, and Logan quickly moves on to playing. One morning Danielle, Logan’s mother, requested to change Logan’s diaper before leaving, explaining that Logan had a bowel movement on the way to the center. The staff observed Danielle respond to Logan’s touching by saying, “That’s nasty. Don’t touch your wee-wee!” as she quickly swatted Logan’s hands away from his genitals. Logan's Sexual Development & Behavior Physical Changes Healthy and growing child 16-month-old-body and abilities Able to explore own body parts Knowledge & Beliefs Logan hears the word “wee-wee” for penis at home Logan knows what it feels like when touching penis Family may not be aware of typical sexual behavior for Logan’s age and development Behaviors Self-stimulates by touching penis during diaper changes Sometimes cries for a few minutes when no longer able to engage in behavior but then begins to play Factors That Influence Logan's Sexual Behavior Culture & Family Norms: Danielle thinks it is “nasty” when Logan self-stimulates and uses the term “wee-wee” Staff view family as supportive Development: Appears to be a typical 16-month-old, naturally curious Not yet developed a sense of privacy or modesty Function of the Behavior: Logan reacts to his environment and is not able to plan actions Touches penis as a reaction to having the diaper off Frequency & Participation: A few times a day, when diaper is changed Otherwise plays typically Environment: During diapering routine Effect on Others: No other children involved Redirection: Responds to redirection as expected for a child this age Moves on after a few moments

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Directions: Please read the following case study. Use the table below to note the physical changes, knowledge and beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to Logan's sexual development. Review the list of factors and record your thoughts on how they influence Logan's sexual behavior. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for additional guidance. Share your responses with a coach, trainer, or administrator.

Toddler Case Study: Logan

Logan is an 18-month-old in a toddler classroom who is thought of as a healthy and typically developing child with a supportive family. Program staff have noticed that during diaper changes, Logan often attempts to touch his penis in a way that appears to be self-stimulating. Logan will become upset and cry when staff quickly finish cleaning him up, preventing him from continuing. This only lasts a few minutes, and Logan quickly moves on to playing.

One morning Danielle, Logan’s mother, requested to change Logan’s diaper before leaving, explaining that Logan had a bowel movement on the way to the center. The staff observed Danielle respond to Logan’s touching by saying, “That’s nasty. Don’t touch your wee-wee!” as she quickly swatted Logan’s hands away from his genitals.

Logan's Sexual Development & Behavior

Physical Changes

Healthy and growing child
16-month-old-body and abilities
Able to explore own body parts

Knowledge & Beliefs

Logan hears the word “wee-wee” for penis at home
Logan knows what it feels like when touching penis
Family may not be aware of typical sexual behavior for Logan’s age and development

Behaviors

Self-stimulates by touching penis during diaper changes
Sometimes cries for a few minutes when no longer able to engage in behavior but then begins to play

Factors That Influence Logan's Sexual Behavior

Culture & Family Norms:

Danielle thinks it is “nasty” when Logan self-stimulates and uses the term “wee-wee”
Staff view family as supportive

Development:

Appears to be a typical 16-month-old, naturally curious
Not yet developed a sense of privacy or modesty

Function of the Behavior:

Logan reacts to his environment and is not able to plan actions
Touches penis as a reaction to having the diaper off

Frequency & Participation:

A few times a day, when diaper is changed
Otherwise plays typically

Environment:

During diapering routine

Effect on Others:

No other children involved

Redirection:

Responds to redirection as expected for a child this age
Moves on after a few moments