Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities

14 year old male, living in Jefferson with his parents, is looking for HPC + HPC transportation. It will be a varied schedule - 25 hours a week during the school year and when out of school and ESY, it will be 40 hours a week. He struggles to communicate and express himself at times. He has PICA, he elopes, likes to climb to high places and is sometimes self-injurious. Mom reports that this has lessened a lot and he is doing well. It is best for staff to speak to him in a calm voice, encouraging use of supportive technology, redirection, engage in fun activities with him such as jumping on the trampoline, playing outside, going on car rides. Needs complete assistance taking medication, support to engage in outings, help scheduling and accompanying to medical and dental appointments. He needs assistance to complete hygiene routine with reminders and support during bathing, and close by to help if needed help while toileting. Visual supervision at all times inside, and close and constant outside the home and in the community. He likes to watch tablet, go on car rides, play outside, go swimming, be able to be active, and prepare his favorite foods. It is important for youth to have staff close by at all times, offer re-direction, be consistent in routine, ensure reminders and support are given, help with managing medication, and appointments. He is looking for a friend to be adventurous with him.

 

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