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arabera Michelina Pucci 3 years ago

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Harley - Grade 12

Harley, a Grade 12 student, exhibits several strengths, including transitioning well, having a good sense of humor, and being a kinesthetic learner who thrives on routine and structure.

Harley - Grade 12

Harley - Grade 12

Useful Tips

When frustrated, step back, give space, redirect to a different activity (give options)
Movement breaks are helpful for refocusing and transitions to new activities
Explain expectations of the day so it's clear what will happen
Redirect him to his journal if he brings up inappropriate topics. Say it's inappropriate and no one wants to hear it. Topics include: Sex change, being transgender, his "girlfriend" Alexandra, ghost babies, anything sexual

Likes/Interests

Food
Being read to
Dancing
Likes weather, electronics, wires, how things work
Music

Dislikes

Math
Writing
Being ignored
Art - is resistant but will do it

Strengths

Kinesthetic Learner
Likes routine and structure
Good sense of humour/talkative
Transitions well

Challenges

The instructions are given verbally without any visual support or modelling
Shaky eyes, needs larger print, help with fine motor skills
If the activity or routine includes fine motor skills or motor planning (cutting, printing)
Attention seeking behaviours
His constant inappropriate comment

Areas of Need

Giving personal space
Modeling of appropriate behaviour
Completion of tasks he does not want to do
Motivation
Appropriate communication (entering and exiting conversations)

Instructional Strategies

Work is aligned with interests as much as possible
Manipulatives
Music in his room for calming and break
Frequent breaks
Information visual and spoken
Videos are helpful to keep attention and for modelling
Routine is followed and is given warning if routine is to be altered
Give extra time to process information