Essays

Thinking back to the happy moments in India, this photo reminds me of all the memories of the little village Kumar, near the Himalayas. It seemed only a short time ago since I have finished my A-Levels, when I had …

This study was done to see if young children really understood number conservation. This was based on a study carried out by Piaget, where children were presented with some counters that were separated and than with the same amount of …

This report will attempt to identify and analyse the child’s needs indicated in the case study (see appendix Case Study). These needs will be further discussed with supporting literature around the issues of self -injury and the ability of children …

The picture exchange communication system (PECS) has been instrumental in enabling Shelly’s to communicate her choice and has resolved some disruptive behaviours experienced around snack time and free play. Jones et al. (1995) stated the success of AAC interventions is …

There is great concern in this country right now over the significant numbers of students who have limited reading abilities. However, there is good evidence that this can be turned around with preventative teaching strategies that can be introduced when …

Where you are in danger or suffering a life crisis, try to minimise the disturbance to your life. If, for example, you have lost someone close to you, try to avoid changing your job. If you have a high score, …

Miniskirts. Kissing. Profanities. Features of the rebellious teenage lifestyle. Once thought of as part and parcel of finding one’s self-identity in the adolescent stages, such traits are now increasingly being seen in today’s young children (6-12 years old). This project seeks …

Since a large majority of the 30 parents we had surveyed have observed that their children use profanities regularly (70%), wear skimpy and “punkish” clothing (60%) and behave differently from children in the past (70%), we can safely assert that …

Firstly, we suggest that one should approach parental group in Singapore (e.g. Singapore Planned Parenthood Association) as they have a greater voice, to convince toys’ retailers in Singapore to tag the Bratz with a sign saying: “WARNING: Parent Advisory Required”, …

Outline and evaluate two physiological approaches to stress management. One physiological approach to stress management is drug therapy. Drug therapy targets the symptoms of stress, two such drugs are Benzodiazepines and Beta-blockers. Benzodiazepines reduce nervous system activity, this happens because the …