Provider Type:
Agency/Independent
Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Schedule Notes
M-F 7am-9am and 3pm-6:15pm.
Age of Individual:
20-39 years old
Gender of Individual:
Male
Gender of Provider:
Prefers Male Staff
Area of Assistance and Assessed needs per outcome:
Individual is a sweet young man who likes to make others smile. Individual is working on making more independent choices. His provider would need to be attentive as he is always on the go and is very active. Assist him to use his communication device to communicate his needs, wants, and other preferences. He will require someone who is able to stay active with him and at home and in the community and who is able to take him to a park, swimming, or find other ways for him to stay active are a plus especially on trash day. Individual likes to do things that make him happy like basketball, play with bubbles, and listen to music. He will need positive interactions. Other activities he enjoys including playing outside, doing crafts, playing on his iPad. He needs choices of activities so he can decide what he wants to do. Provider will need to be able to take him to his ADS program each morning and pick him up afterwards. During this time he requires close supervision, consistent interactions, and routine. He has a positive behavior plan so training will be provided, documented, and teamwork is key. Individual is large in statue and can be intimidating but is really gentle once he knows you. Provider must know how to appropriately handle behavioral disruptions that may include him becoming destructive. He thrives on routine and playful interactions. He will have a behavioral support coordinator involved initially to help assist with learning techniques that work best for him and his family.
Best ways to communicate with the individual:
Individual wants to be communicated with verbally. He has a communication device to assist him with verbalizing his needs and wants.
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