Objective of this Observation

This observation intend to have facts on the different deficit encountered of a child with Emotional and Behavioural Disorder and to be familiar on how to deal with it properly in different circumstances.

Observation

a.      Who will be observed?                                                                                                        

I had observed a eight (8) years old child named Justin D.C. He was diagnosed with EBD. He is 4 feet tall, white skin, and broad body

b.      What behaviors will you observe?

Conduct Disorder

      He had exhibit disruptive action like stealing, pinching, pulling of hair, can’t leave his classmates alone.

c.      How will you observe the behaviors?

I had observed the behaviour by giving emphasis on the time the behaviour exist and the basis why he performed that way.

d.      Where will you observe?

The observation was conducted at the school of MB Therapy Center.

e.      When and for how long will you observe?

Because of the limited time, the observation only took for a day last February 2, 2012 starting from 8:00am to 4:00pm wherein I spend 7 hours that day.

f.        How will you document your observation?                                                                     

I had documented my observation through the child’s action, asked questions to her teacher and even consulting documents and journals of the child provided by the school.                                                 

g.      How will you used your observation?

This observation will serve as my requirements in my subject as well as an experience to have data regarding the child’s different action and how and why they acted that way.

Data collected about the student’s behaviour

Rate

            Justin could disturb six (6) peers in one (1) hours.

Duration

            It took him ten (10) minutes to leave his peers alone after a certain action.

Latency

            Before he responds to stop commanded by his teacher on his disruptive action, it took 4 minutes for him to obey.

Topography

            He would tease first his classmate then start pinching, pulling and sometimes steal something from them.

Force

            Justin could take seven (7) strands of hair on how he gave force on pulling his peers hair.

 Locus

            His aggression occurs more often in places where no adults are watching him.

Personal Data

Name:   Justin D. C.

Gender:  Male

Birthday: May 8, 2004

Age: 8 y.o.

Grade: I

Case: Emotional and Behavioral Disorder

School: MB Therapy Center

Date and Time: February 02, 2012; 8:00am-4:00pm