The focus of this discussion is the client, JA. JA is an African American, Kindergarten student from Emerson Elementary School. He is an intelligent and active child at different moments when interacting and surrounded by others. When given the opportunity to meet JA, he is a smart and focused child when engaging in his academics. However, he expresses himself in a verbally and physically way when around his peers and teachers. The present problem displayed by JA, is his verbal and physical actions. JA would say obscene words out loud, and offensive comments to his teachers. While learning is taking place in the classroom, JA would physically assault his peers for no specific reason. The behavior JA display is an issue, because his actions disrupts the learning that is taking place within the classroom setting. …show more content…
The behaviors that shown by JA bring into mind the theories of behavioral theory, cognitive behavioral theory, and ecological theory. The behavioral theory based on the type of behavior and actions that are observed from JA. Cognitive behavioral theory when in the perspectives of others, JA immediately reacts by expressing himself through his words and actions. The ecological theory consists of JA and his interaction with individuals and his environment. These theories revolving around the actions and behavior JA shows in school. Therefore, we must keep in mind of JA and his behavior on what may be the cause of his