@scoopofmintchocchipicecream
Cognition and Learning
Strengths
is very creative.
is amazing_at building with Lego.
finds it difficult to focus in the classroom and is reported to be able to
maintain attention on adult-directed activities for under 5 minutes,
Being asked to do something that is not his choice is a trigger for
has fixed and repetitive areas of interest.
Areas of need
has difficulty using working memory during learning tasks, particularly
when the task places a high demand on language processing skills.
has difficulty sequencing and ordering information flexibly and uses a
narrow range of fixed approaches to problem-solving.
has poorly developed literacy skills, including reading, writing and his
understanding of language for learning. He made little progress when learning
to read with phonics, and is now able to sight-read some c-v-c words. He
considers that he "can't read"
Communication and Interaction
Strengths
Areas of need
is able to play and share with peers on his own terms,
has a speech sound disorder and language disorder, alongside extensive
difficulties with attention and social communication differences.
difficulty with attention contributes to his difficulty giving relevant answers to
questions and maintaining the topic of conversation.
has severe receptive language difficulties
'attention and
motivation to follow the adult's agenda will further limit his ability_to follow instructions in school.
'has severe difficulties with expressive language skills
‣ has difficulty answering simple conversation questions such as about his
age, home and breakfast, even with repetition and prompting.
has unclear speech, his teacher reports this can cause him frustration
and incidents of communicative difficulty can contribute to behavioural
incidents. gs difficulty forming sentences have an additional impact on his
intelligibility.
Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Strengths
is very sociable and has a good sense of humour
demonstrates sensory seeking and compulsive behaviours.
Me finds it hard to remain still for any length of time or to feel himself
physĩcally constrained.
finds it difficult to regulate his behaviour and emotions,
is at risk due to impulsive and reactive behaviours such as running.
Areas of need
frequently gets frustrated and angry, especially when he feels he can't
be understood due to his speech.
can be anxious, particularly in unfamiliar situations or in situations that
he finds hard to predict.
self-confidence and self-esteem have been impacted by an awareness
of his sense of difference and his difficulties in some areas of learning and
behaviour. He has indicated an unwillingness to attend school in the past.
_has experienced disruption to his education and separation from his
friendship group as a consequence of his exclusion from school.