byf 2012-2013 samantha suchanek. her desire to contribute in the community current vocational...
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Her desire to contribute in the community Current vocational training methods were not a
match Abundant strengths and skills Effective Self- Advocate Supportive Family Motivated to Expand Vocational Opportunities Optimal learning occurred with real life experience
V3 Discovery ProcessWhy Sam was chosen?
Sam Suchanek Sam is a young women who attends LESA Transition Services and utilizes services from Community Mental Health (CMH) to support her life ambitions and dreams.
• Lives with her family in Brighton Michigan
• Is very close to her family members
• Active in the community through volunteer work at her church and the Human Society
• Participates in a variety of Special Olympic sports
• Loves and cares for family pets
• Active social life
Our Team
Samantha (Sam) Suchanek - StudentBill Suchanek - DadPleasanna Carter – TeacherChantal Charron - Program ConsultantCrystal McKelvey - Occupational TherapistKristen Capra -Transition CoordinatorRae-Anne Galarneau - CMH Case coordinatorRenee Jones - CMH Psychologist
Interviews and Surveys• Sister - Georgie• Brother - David• CSL worker - Crystal• Boyfriend - John• Classmates - Chad, Martin• Self Interview, Teacher - Pleasanna• Self Interview, CMH Case Coordinator - Rae-Anne• Family Friend - Carol
Surveys and Interviews
Participants were selected based on feedback from Sam and her family.
What we Discovered:A significant amount of strengths, skills and contributions that could translate to vocational opportunities. • Pet care competency• Experience and abilities with dog training• Experience and abilities with neighborhood Day care
ICIE ObservationsFavorite Activities•Dog Walking (11/12, 12/12 at home)•State Poly Hockey Tournament
(11/12 Lansing Michigan)
Favorite Places•Wendy's (12/12 Brighton MI)•Brighton Library (12/12 Brighton MI)
Typical Life Activities•Walking the Dog (11/12, 12/12 at home)•Accessing the Community class (Fridays at School)•Community Ed. Classes
• Tae Kwon Do (Monday & Wednesdays through Howell Parks and Recreation)
• Hip Hop Dance Class (Hartland Community Ed, Thursdays)
Discoveries•Demonstrated independence in participating and navigating the community.•Demonstrated competency with dog training and childcare.•Needed more supports for using public transportation •The level of support needed was greater than anticipated to manage stress with new activities.
Home Visit & Neighborhood Tour
Home Visit Discoveries•Independence with food preparation•Level of competency with animals (care & training)•Various collections of items that are well organized•Uses fan for calming•Independence of her morning routine (up, dressed, out walking dog, etc…)•Surprised by her level of stress due to the home visit
Neighborhood Tour Discoveries•Independently navigated the neighbor hood•Identified where the dogs in the neighborhood lived•Took control of dog and gave various commands•Identified the location of the neighborhood childcare •Crossed streets safely
Vision
Vision•Become a part-time student•Participate in vocational opportunities that involve her skills and interest•Use public transportation
• Make own arrangements •Manage Schedule/ Calendar•Follow stress management plan •Competent Self –Advocate
Discovered•Difficulty with transitions and stress•Difficulty with time competency •Self Advocacy skills have evolved
•Re-wrote Positive Behavior Support Plan
Vocational ProfileInterests/ Preferences / Themes•Working with children•Working with pets•Working with the elderly•Sports •Arts /Crafts/ Music
Skills & Contributions/ Experience•Pet care – dog training class•Day care- neighborhood day care experience•Keep tracks of work dates•Good self-advocate•Competency with cell phone use
Conditions for Success•Structured routine•Active tasks•Support for transitions•Busy schedule of tasks •Clear expectations •Motivating tasks•Part-time work
Connections•Special Olympics•CMH•St. Patrick's Catholic Church•Human Society•Brighton Library
Challenges•Stress & Anxiety•Staying on task•Allergy friendly environment•Time limits for talking
Experience Training Dogs
An Apprenticeship under Beth Duman - local expert Dog Trainer and Wolf Expert:
• Basic dog training skills• Training therapy dogs to work with
individuals with disabilities• Handling therapy dogs around
medically fragile children• Puppy Training
Experience Training Dogs
Completed dog training classes and have competency with the following dog obedience skills:
Experience Working with Children
LEAPS GROUPLearning Early Academic Pre-Readiness Skills
Tasks: • Support instruction of
children with letter sounds and gross motor functions.
• Redirection of students. • Singing assigned songs.• Organizing students for small
group instruction.• Safely navigating the
students from one location to another.
• Encouraging students to do their best.
• Facilitation of positive reinforcement
Experience Working with Children
Neighborhood Day Care
• Assisted with supervision of children.
• Played with children• Prepared and
designed art projects.• Facilitated small
groups.• Preparation of food • Helped with snack
time• Facilitated story time
Paying it Forward in the Community
Humane Society
Maintenance of Feline habitats
Socializing the felines Laundry Wash dishes Organize and track volunteer
hours Feed and water felines Groom felines (brushing and
nail care)
St. Patrick’s Church
Assisted with Children's Mass
Escorted children to classrooms by age
Interacted and played with children
Skills and Attributes that would benefit your business
• Punctual• Responsible• Caring • Confident Problem
Solver• Empathetic• Considerate• Respectful• Intuitive• Follows Directions • Eager to Learn
• Enthusiastic• Independent• Patient• Determined• Strives to be a Role
Model• Confident Presenter• Great Sense of Humor• Helpful • Good Mentor• Kind
Final ThoughtsWhat Sam is Doing Now
Volunteer for LEAPS GROUP•Support instruction of children with their letter sounds and gross motor functions•Redirection of students •Singing assigned letter songs•Organizing students for small group instruction•Encouraging students to do their best
Apprentice under Beth Duman, local expert Dog Trainer and Wolf Expert: •Basic dog training skills•Training therapy dogs to work with individuals with disabilities
Learning to use Public Transportation•Making own arrangements•Time management- to wait for the bus, be on time