PSY 355 Grand Canyon University Middle Childhood Development Paper

For this assignment, you will interview a parent of a child who has a disability or special needs. Next, write a 1,200-1,500-word paper using a “Q and A” format for the interview and conclude with a summary analyzing theory and concepts from Chapters 11-13.

Your paper should follow the outline below:

Cover Page
Paragraph #1: Introduction: Describe middle and late childhood, the background of the disability or special need, and statistics of children affected by this disability, along with a purpose, and thesis.
Paragraph #2: Type of Disability (Using Chapter 12)
Paragraphs #3-5: Interview: Offer a background of the interviewee and their child including demographics (e.g., age, ethnicity).

The structure should be “Q and A” style and resources have been provided in the Topic 7 Class Resources.
Paragraph #6: Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development: Discuss which stage of development the child falls under. Offer specific examples.
Paragraph #7: Processes of Development: Discuss the cognitive, biological, psychological, and social factors to be considered. Was the child on track with their milestones? What impact did this have on the child socially and on the family?
Paragraph #8: Resources: What local community resources does the family have for support? What kind of faith-based support does the family have or how has their worldview been impacted by their current situation
Paragraph #9: Conclusion