Jared is a 7 year old boy living in North London. He attends the local catholic primary school situated in a secluded leafy area. His mother is a Housekeeper and his father a successful property developer. Jared’s school report has shown that he is not making much progress and his parents have become greatly concerned about their son’s academic slow-down. However, the school has also informed that Jared has become extremely chatty with his classmates; his parents are hoping that this is the reason why he is losing out in class, because it will be easier for them to solve as opposed to their son having some sort of a behavioural or medical condition.
Jared’s physical development: Jared has become skinnier than he was previously; this is triggered by the change in his height, giving him a much slimmer appearance, but this is also due to the fact that Jared takes part in a lot of sport after school and on weekends and because he has a healthy diet, however, his parents have consulted their GP to check his body mass index (BMI) and was found to be a perfect height-to-weight ratio. Jared has also become more skilful kinestic, he is able to cut things such as complex shapes out neatly, he can catch balls which are heading to him in a fast speed. Jared is also able to make cheese sandwiches and he sometimes helps his mother bake cakes- though he finds it embarrassing to tell his friends.
Jared’s intellectual development: Jared’s school work is not as good as it used to be, but its much more down to the lack of work produced in class by Jared because he is too busy conversing with his class friends. However, Jared is an intellectual child who enjoys reading novels; he has in-fact showed an interest in more advanced novels such as Harry Potter series and he has completed all of Lemony Snicket’s ‘series of unfortunate events’ novels. His writing is clear and he has started to join his letters. Another sign that Jared is showing, is an interest in asking questions, particularly about the world.
Jared’s social development: Jared has made a lot of friends and is seen prove very popular amongst his. Jared likes talking to his friends, and this has almost become excessive. He usually plays games such as ‘Power Rangers’-where he emulates the children’s action series with his friends. His parents make sure he is involved in a lot of sport because they believe that this will further his social skills and develop his manners and discipline.
Jared’s emotional development: Jared has shown more consideration to his friends and family. He is usually able to identify when his parents are unhappy and he asks questions or shows some methods of affection such as hugs. Jared has a close friendship with a boy his age called Marcus; they go fencing and rugby together. Jared has also become extremely protective of his friends, especially when they are told off in class, he usually supports them and tries to give ‘evidence’ that they were not in the wrong.
Jared’s language development: Jared has a vast vocabulary is vast and he is able to elaborate things with clarity. He has also learnt about 100 phrases in French and Spanish and he is able to speak in the two languages, but with a bit of support. Jared has started to improve his grammar and spelling as well. He can now laugh at jokes which he understands. He can elaborate complex stories and comprehend them too.
