communication

My focus child has some difficulties with communication. He is able to understand both non-verbal and verbal prompts. He has some verbal communication but he also uses a lot of sign language. The classroom teacher is working on him using both sign language with speech. So when he answers we get to him to sign it and also attempt to say it. For my communication strategy competency, I plan on using things throughout the classroom to prompt him. I plan on using choices, access and expanding. I would offer him choices which will require him to tell which thing he wants or wants to do. Since he can use 1-2 words I would use expanding to help him increase his sentences. Even though he is still working on his verbal communication he can say words and is able to clearly understanding what is being said to him. So I feel this will benefit him.

motor & self help skills

My focus child, J has pretty good motor skills. Although he has to wear braces on his legs he is able to walk. He can grasp materials although he does have trouble with his right hand. J has some self help skills but not all. He is working on toileting. He can wash his hands and take off his shoes on his own. He gets daily feedings through a feeding tube so he does not actually feed himself. He enjoys being able to do things on his own and I feel that he will continue to develop more self help skills. He is some what behind on some motor skills but for the most part he is doing well. I try to see what he can do first and then go from there. However he is very certain about what things he does and does not want to do.

social story

For  my social story I am going to do a book about going to the movies. Some of the children will be going on a trip to the movies soon so this will help them be prepared. My focus child has difficulties with changes and does not really like new things. By creating the social story about going to the movies he will know what things to expect and what he will see. I have thought about making it more interactive for him by possibly letting him place some of the pictures on when it comes time to do that certain activity. This would allow for more understanding and him to be more involved.

goals of focus child

For my classroom the children's goal and objectives are very similar. They are more geared towards daily living and activities. These include being about to grasp things with their hands, standing, signing their colors, toileting (potty training) and many others. These children and my focus child are being taught ways to do actual daily activities and things that will improve their lives.