Read the statement and explain why the specific contextual factors might influence the child's development.  

Ishmael (4.8 yrs) has been cared for since he was three months old by his grandmother while his parent's run their family business. Grandmother and Ishmael do not speak English. Ishmael now attends preschool two days per week and will commence school in four months. He cries each day and tells his mother he wants to stay with Yadah (grandmother) because he 'can't understand the teachers or the other children.'

 
Q22. Read the statement and identify why the specific contextual factors might influence the child's development.  

Bella (3.9 yrs) has been in and out of foster care because her single-parent mother is a drug user and is frequently unable to care for her daughter.  Bella is silent and watchful, and she rarely smiles and prefers to play alone.

 
Q23. Read the statement and identify why the specific contextual factors might influence the child's development.  

Axel (12 mths) was born with a moderate hearing impairment. He rarely verbalises. He is eligible for a cochlear implant, but his parents are not receptive as they believe its "God's will" that Axel is deaf and he must learn to accept his fate. So far, the parents have refused any form of intervention. They communicate with Axel using their own form of sign language.