it’s all about my child
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Partnership for People with DisabilitiesVirginia Commonwealth University
October 2009
For more information, contact Eileen Hammareghammar@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0202
My child’s friends and
relationships
home andother paidsupporters,day services
community-church, mosque,synagogue,neighbors, local shops
friends andnon paidrelationships
familyfamily
Here are some examples of how my child
communicatesWhat is
happening____ does
We think it means
And we should
# 3In the environmentWhat’s just gone on
The ‘trigger’
#1The behaviorWhat others noticeCan be seen, heard, and felt by others
#2Meaning of the behavior(what the emotions & feelings are)What’s going on inside
#4What other people should do in response
Or not do
Putting It All Together
Photo
Important to Important for
Things People like and Admire
Hopes and Dreams
Characteristics of PeopleWho Best Support My
Child
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE AND ADMIRE ABOUT KIT
• Enthusiasm; he is a doer• Great sense of humor• Sets goals and pursues them• Kind and forgiving• Lots of energy – for the things
he likes• Good looking• Good to his friends
KIT”S HOPES AND WISHES• to be an actor• to work in a restaurant• to live independent of his mom• to have a girlfriend and get married• to go away to college• to continue to have lots of friends• to work for Young Life Capernum
WORKING NOT WORKING
Work along side until he learns a new skill, routine, etc. Provide verbal prompts Provide written reminders, he loves lists
IMPORTANT TO FOR
• Music & dance• Sports – observing and participating• Food• Play Station • His friends – Justin, Matt, the Craymers, girls, bowling buddies, and S.O. friends• His routine at his own pace• His Capernum group• His bowling night• Kings Dominion
It’s All About Kit
• Staying focused• Eating healthy• Getting exercise• Staying connected to family and friends• Learning to speak up for himself• Taking more responsibility for himself and his actions
• Trying to rush him• Changing gears too quickly, he needs to be warned of an upcoming transition• Treating him as anything other than an adult
The Partnership for People with Disabilities is a university center for excellence in developmental disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability. If alternative formats of this document are needed, please contact the Partnership for People with Disabilities at 804/827-0202 or 800/828-1120 (TDD Relay).
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