Keaton

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Keatons Map
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Who is here?

• L. Thomas - Mother
• M. Kenny - Preschool teacher
• G. Ringer - Preschool aide
• M. Hockman - Speech therapist
• C. Beeman - Occupational therapist
• C. Beard - Early interventionist

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Keatons Story?

• Born 11/23/99 in Oakland, MD
• Cat and Dog (allergies)
• No contact with biological Dad
• Switched formula (after 5 months), bronchitis,
  ear infections
• Busted head (2 years)
• 3 years old - home-based Head Start
• Was close to Grandma (Nanny), aunt, Grandpap
• Carl - friend for 6 months

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What is the DREAM ?

• Successful
• Father - Role model
• Success in school
• Positive school experience
• M. Kenny - More control of behavior for
  successful school experience
• Keaton - Power ranger
• C. Beard - Better behavior

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What is the NIGHTMARE?

• Car accident
• M. Kenny - unhappy, frustration with school
• Small problems get larger
• Other kids wont interact with him
• House will burn up and Keaton wont get out
• Bully, no friends
• Not motivated

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Who is Keaton?

• Energetic
• Curious
• Enjoys stories
• Lovable (hugs and kisses)
• Unmotivated
• Likes hands-on activities (keeps hands busy)
• At home he follows others and likes to be close
  to someone.
• Unaware of others and surroundings at preschool
• Frustrated/Angry when given directions and asked
  to follow preschool rules
• Self-destructive
• Difficulty communicating

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What does Keaton do well?

• Working with hands (play-doh)
• Good listener during story time
• Knows all his colors and shapes and can draw well
• Recognizes most numbers from 1 - 10
• Loves to read books
• Cleans up at home (makes bed, cleans room,
  dresses self, trash, setting table)
• Anything that interests him - he will re-do
• Takes care of animals

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What are Keatons NEEDS?

• Consistency
• Learning to handle frustration
• Consistent male role model
• Social interaction with children

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Plan of Action

• Practice gross motor skills (jump, hop, skip)
• Guidance - awareness of personal space, social
  skills
• Praise Positive attention
• Rewards Play - doh, trucks, tricycle
• Story hour over summer
• Male volunteer to do activities with Keaton
• Possible daycare over summer
• Possible church activities with other children
• Give a time frame to help focus