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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


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