CHCDEV001 Confirm Client Developmental Status

1. What skills are needed for observation?

2. Give a brief description of physical development.

3. What three things does cognitive development rely on?

4. What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?

5. You should investigate whether there is any available documented information about the client’s developmental status. What information might you need to review?

6. What interpersonal skills are you likely to use when communicating with family or significant others?

7. Piaget named four stages of conceptual development that children go through. What are they? Give a brief description of each stage in your own words.

8. What are the different areas that you may have to observe and monitor to assess a client’s cognitive skills?

9. List Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

10. What factors could have impacted on the appearance and behaviour of a client? Give at least four different factors. Give a brief description of each factor in your own words.

11. What community services does your agency or an agency you know of provide? Name the agency.

12. What are your organisation’s eligibility criteria to determine the suitability of community services for each potential client? If you have none then what eligibility criteria might community services have?

13. Who might you need to consult to clarify concerns about a client’s developmental status?

14. What is empathic/active listening – describe what is involved.

15. What is the process for case conferences?

16. What are some of the potential risk factors for people acquiring developmental issues?

17. What can you do to ensure that you know your specific job role and responsibilities?

18. Name, and give a brief description of five different types of abuse you should be aware of.

19. What policies and procedures are in place at your organisation for documenting developmental issues?

20. What restrictions are there for children making their own decisions about care?

21. Who is legally mandated to report suspected child maltreatment to statutory child protection services in Victoria

Include in your answer:

a. Your state: Victoria
b. Who is mandated to notify?
c. What is to be notified?
d. What are the maltreatment types for which it is mandatory to report?
e. What are the relevant sections of the Act/Regulations?

22. What are the key elements to a referral?

23. What should you do if you have recognised that a client’s needs have exceeded the limitations of your service?

24. What information might you need to include in your report or documentation?