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Toddler Case Study: Sexual Development and Behavior

勛圖厙 Focused Topics Sexual Development & Behavior in Children and Youth Lesson 1 Explore Toddler Case Study: Sexual Development and Behavior
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Directions: Please read the following case study. Use the table below to note the physical changes, knowledge and beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to Logan's sexual development. Review the list of factors and record your thoughts on how they influence Logan's sexual behavior. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for additional guidance. Share your responses with a coach, trainer, or administrator.

Toddler Case Study: Logan

Logan is an 18-month-old in a toddler classroom who is thought of as a healthy and typically developing child with a supportive family. Program staff have noticed that during diaper changes, Logan often attempts to touch his penis in a way that appears to be self-stimulating. Logan will become upset and cry when staff quickly finish cleaning him up, preventing him from continuing. This only lasts a few minutes, and Logan quickly moves on to playing.

One morning Danielle, Logans mother, requested to change Logans diaper before leaving, explaining that Logan had a bowel movement on the way to the center. The staff observed Danielle respond to Logans touching by saying, Thats nasty. Dont touch your wee-wee! as she quickly swatted Logans hands away from his genitals.

 
Logan's Sexual Development & Behavior
Physical Changes
  • Healthy and growing child
  • 16-month-old-body and abilities
  • Able to explore own body parts
 
Knowledge & Beliefs
  • Logan hears the word wee-wee for penis at home
  • Logan knows what it feels like when touching penis
  • Family may not be aware of typical sexual behavior for Logans age and development
 
Behaviors
  • Self-stimulates by touching penis during diaper changes
  • Sometimes cries for a few minutes when no longer able to engage in behavior but then begins to play
 

 

Factors That Influence Logan's Sexual Behavior

 

Culture & Family Norms:
  • Danielle thinks it is nasty when Logan self-stimulates and uses the term wee-wee
  • Staff view family as supportive
 
Development:
  • Appears to be a typical 16-month-old, naturally curious
  • Not yet developed a sense of privacy or modesty
 
Function of the Behavior:
  • Logan reacts to his environment and is not able to plan actions
  • Touches penis as a reaction to having the diaper off
 
Frequency & Participation:
  • A few times a day, when diaper is changed
  • Otherwise plays typically
 
Environment:
  • During diapering routine
 
Effect on Others:
  • No other children involved
 
Redirection:
  • Responds to redirection as expected for a child this age
  • Moves on after a few moments