Human Growth and Development
Fifth Edition
Questions
- Why do you think Penny and Max are finding it so difficult to talk to each other?
- Penny is telling Alison about how she is feeling, and is also guessing something about Max’s feelings. Do you think she is right? Have a look at Case Study F for more background
- Why is the family’s situation becoming particularly difficult now? What might help them?
- How do general theories of human growth and development relate to a young person with autism like Jack?
- We don’t hear very much about Sarah here. What might she be thinking and feeling? What effect might Jack’s autism have on her development?
- Can you imagine how Jack might view the situation?
