Kyle, a 12th-grade student, has various interests that include sports like basketball and wrestling, as well as activities such as dancing and making food. He enjoys listening to music, particularly Nickelback and tunes from the 80s and 90s.
He responds well to doing activities with Harley or Trinity but avoids Muneeb. He needs to be watched with Harley as he has issues with touching him inappropriately.
He likes to help, especially lifting, carrying, or moving objects (he likes to feel useful, likes to hold doors)
DO NOT HOLD HIS HAND! (He will attempt to hold hands, please redirect to a squishy toy)
He's not allowed to practice wrestling at school (will try to show people new moves)
Likes/Interests
Making food
Wrestling (but not allowed at school!)
Being read to
Lifting heavy things/helping
Basketball
Dancing
Listening to music (Nickelback, 80s, 90s)
Dislikes
Writing
Taste of most vegetables, certain textures
Loud noises (when startled covers ears)
Art - specifically gluing, cutting, painting
Strengths
Good at math
Kinesthetic Learner (Athletic)
Likes routine and structure
Transitions well
Laid back disposition
Challenges
Processing time is delayed, doesn't always answer questions
The instructions are given verbally without any visual support or modelling
If the activity or routine includes fine motor skills or motor planning (cutting, printing)
Social communication awkward (doesn't come naturally)
Areas of Need
Emotional expression is difficult (flat affect)
Completion of tasks he does not want to do
Motivation
Communication (social, eye contact, sometimes doesn't respond and walks away)
Instructional Strategies
Manipulatives
Quiet work space
Calming space
Frequent breaks
Information is visual rather than 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
Volume of work reduced (due to slower processing time)
