What does Labelling mean in a children's services?

Question

What does Labelling mean in a children's services?

Answer 1

i am a teacher for over 15 yrs.  to label a student , the school or child service department must evaluate the child and put him/her on an iep ( individual educational plan).  if this is not happening and someone just gives you a word of mouth label then it is not procedure.

Answer 2

By labeling I assume you mean labels of autism etc, a diagnosis or label can mean the difference of parents and their child receiving a support service, within the home, school etc.

labels can be negative, in its impact on the child and family, ADHD/ADD are classic examples, people think that all ADHD/ADD children are very naughty, with behavioural issues, and some times treated  as such.

However it is vital a proper diagnosis and label is made to ensure children are given the support they need. A label such as dyslexia, should mean a child is supported and taught in a different way, thus making sure they obtain an education.

Answer 3

ITs when the childcare service-usually a health professional diagnoses a child...its often called 'labelling' because it puts the child in a group eg: Autistic, ADHD, Behavioural difficulties, Developmental delay....that child has a 'title' to their symptoms and can then access different services eg: Autism groups!

IT is both helpful and hindering...

Helpful: Children can access support, parents can be supported, parents can feel that childs behaviour or difficulties are for a reason (so relief in some way).

Hinder: Practitioners can automatically assume every autistic, every down syndrome etc child is the same with the same needs and issues which is defiantely not true and can mean the childs needs are not properly met!

Answer 4

wow knows

Answer 5

I can also mean putting a label on behaviors without fully understanding why a child reacts in a certain way.

For example when observing children saying that the child is the child is agressive or naughty is a label and not a term that describes why the child reacts the way they do in specific situations. You should instead say something like child "x" picked up a toy and hit child "y" on the head when the carer called the group in for lunch. Labels can have a negative effect on the child so you need to stay away from words such as naughty, clingy, withdrawn, aggressive etc.  

These are probably words we would use as parents describing children but they mustn't be used in reference to children in our care if we work with children.

Answer 6

Could  it  be  such  as  grouping,  such  as  autistic,  physical  handicap,  mental  handicap, epileptic, gifted, special needs>>>>