Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Planning Guide
Case Study: Jessica's Profile
Preferences
- Physical Activity vs. sitting
- Outdoors, except in extreme temperatures (cold or hot). States she "does not want a desk job like her dad".
- Enjoys working with one or two other people to complete tasks and activities.
- Enjoys time with her family, but is also expressing the desire to spend more time with friends than the past several years
Interests
- Current career interests limited to Firefighter, ER Nurse, Stunt Performer
- Sciences
- Movies such as the Avengers and Star Wars series
- Riding bikes, Amusement parks, playing at the pool with friends
- Enjoys attention and activities that allow her to gain positive attention.
Skills/Strengths
- Persistent - Does not give up
- Leadership skills. Can motivate her peers to consider new ideas and interests.
- Charming. People are naturally drawn to her enthusiasm for life and energy
- Average academic performance
- Physically strong
- Comfortable expressing herself in groups - her opinions and ideas (but may also be without sufficient thought - see Needs-Impulsive )
Needs
- Impulsive in thoughts and actions. Needs to develop skills to temper her impulsivity.
- Organizational skills and attention to task can be challenging. Needs strategies and support. (Unsure how effective her current strategies will be in supporting her in high school or beyond).
- Math is an area of challenge and requires a tailored approach and supportive tools.
- Emotions can be triggered unexpectedly with what seems to be an exaggerated response. Needs skills/strategies to help regulate.
- Medical attention/medication for asthma
