It’s All About My Child

Important Things to Know about _______

Workbook

Partnership for People with DisabilitiesVirginia Commonwealth University

October 2009

For more information, contact Eileen Hammareghammar@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0202

…………………………

Things that people

like and admire

about my child

Some of

my dreams for my child are:

… … … … … … … …

Things that are

important to my child are:

……...……………

Things that are

important for my child are:

… … … … … … … … … …

My child’s friends and

relationships

home andother paidsupporters,day services

community-church, mosque,synagogue,neighbors, local shops

friends andnon paidrelationships

familyfamily

Characteristics of people

who best support my child are:

… … … … … … … … … …

What people who support my child

need to know: … … … … … … … … …

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

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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

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