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

Preschool Case Study: Avery

Avery is a 4-year-old child in a preschool classroom with social-emotional and communication delays. An intervention specialist and a speech therapist come to the classroom once a week to fulfill services on Avery’s individualized education program (IEP). The family has mentioned that Avery goes to weekly speech therapy at an outpatient clinic, too. Avery is the youngest of five children, and the program staff think the parents “baby” Avery. Staff members have discussed that the family let’s Avery “walk all over them.” Adam, Avery’s father, has shared that they feel bad for Avery because of Avery’s difficulty with speech, and the family feels the need to “spoil” Avery.

Avery primarily uses gestures, grunting, and long strands of “gibberish” sounds to communicate. It seems like Avery has a lot of thoughts but isn’t able to get them out. The program staff observe that Avery accesses the learning environment and physically engages in play similar to the other children in the classroom. Outside time seems to be Avery’s favorite activity.

 

Avery's Sexual Development & Behavior

Factors That Influence Avery's Sexual Behavior