Timmy, age 6, was moved to a foster home after a drug raid on his home where his parents were found with a methamphetamine laboratory. The parents were arrested. You get a call from Timmy's grandmother who is caring for him and she is very upset. She tells you that Timmy started school today, but she was called to go meet with the teacher and principal. Timmy is unable to comprehend the information that the teacher gives him and fights with other children on the playground. He cries when he is frustrated and when other children try to engage with him to do classroom work. He was fighting with the other children and ran around during the reading circle. He could not be redirected and refused to respond to the teacher. He would not play with the other children and wet his pants. He did not know his colors and threw a tantrum when the teacher tried to help him with them. Timmy also did not know how to ride the tricycle.

What are your concerns? What would you like more information about? What would be your next steps in working with this child? Whatresources might you want to engage?

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Based on Timmys behavior and emotional reactions its evident that he is experiencing difficulties adjusting to his new environment and displaying signs of emotional distress Its not uncommon for child... View the full answer