The DD Waiver intake was held at the Woodman office with Jordan, Grandmother/Legal Guardian Carolyn and, Uncle/Consumer Direct Assistant Robert. Jordan is a 9 year old in a contained classroom. He loves electronics and watching videos. He communicates through body gestures, and becomes easily agitated when he is not comfortable. With the combination of medications Grandmother states his head banging, biting, hitting others has gotten better. Jordan spent 5 years in ABA therapy however Medicaid is no longer paying for the service; his grandmother and uncle were visual to his needs and seemed to demonstrate what they learned in ABA. Jordan met the VIDES and placed on the DD Waiver wait list. A periodic support coordinator will monitor his statues
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After an research in OR-KIDS, The Letter of Understanding between Deborah Turner and DHS, where “Deborah agrees not to allow Odion to be out of the home unsupervised by Ms Turner. Her son, Barry Turner. She violated.
The VIDES was met and Amaris remains on the DD waiver waiting list. Her priority changed from 2 to a 1 due to mother’s health problems.
Some of the biggest drawbacks to ABA therapy are the time and cost. It has been suggested that for ABA therapy to be most effective, the child needs around forty hours of therapy a week (Rudy, 2016). This can become very expensive. While some school districts do provide ABA therapy, many do not have the required resources to provide forty hours a week (Bailey, 2013). Another problem is that many therapists are not properly trained before receiving an ABA license. This is because many states do not have the proper regulations regarding licensing of ABA therapy (Bailey, 2013). Another fear of ABA critics is that the child will become robotic in their behaviors. This is because most of ABA therapy asks the child
Richardson that she will have a discussion with her supervisor as to whether the Division should have court involvement with her case. The worker asked Ms. Richardson if she has ever been court involved in the past regarding her DCPP case. She responded no. The worker told Ms. Richardson that she has to ensure that the children are safe and because the case is not moving forward regarding her substance treatment and the conflict between her and her older son Ruddy court involvement may support with getting these goals accomplished. The worker told Ms. Richardson that she has to ensure that Emerson and Ruddy are safe and sense of well-being. Ms. Richardson told the worker that the counseling sessions are going well. The worker told Ms. Richardson that at her next visit to the home she would have her sign a consent form allowing the Division to speak to the clinician that meets with the family. Ms. Richardson agreed to do
The B.A.T clinical team met John’s mother, Terese and Father, John II on October 3rd, 2016, at Terese’s home. On this date the clinical team conducted an indirect functional assessment, which consisted of a parent interview and a review of ABA services in relation to John. The clinical team gathered information regarding John’s history (as outlined in the section above) and inquired about the challenges they encounter, including all behaviors that are of concern. John was present during the visit.
The B.A.T clinical team met with Lukas, his parents, Mr. Josh Sherfey and Mrs. Melissa Sherfey, and his brother Logan on October 3rd, 2016, at their home. On this date the clinical team conducted an indirect functional assessment, which consisted of a parent interview and a review of ABA services in relation to Lukas. The clinical team gathered information regarding Lukas’s history (as outlined in the section above) and inquired about the challenges they encounter, including and behaviors that are of concern.
The B A.T. clinical team met Zyland’s mother, on October 28th, 2016. On this date the B.A.T. clinical team conducted an indirect functional assessment, which consisted of a parent interview and review of ABA services in relation to Zyland. The clinical team gathered information regarding Zyland’s history (as outlined in the above section) and inquired about the challenges they encounter, including any behaviors that are of concern. Zyland was also present in the home during this visit.
D-The patient arrived to the clinic emotional and was advised to see this writer. According to the patient, she's upset about her DCF case, her supervised visit with her son that hasn't occurred yet, loss of employment, and owing $80. 00 for her rent. This writer provided support, validated the patient feelings, and encourages the patient to maintain contact with her attorney and to also, contact 211 for financial assistance. In addition, reach out to the court system to address the violation to her supervised visit as it is not being honored. During the remainder of the session, the patient provided an updated on her mental health provider whereas she is no longer going to Wheeler Clinic due to the travel distance. The patient signed an ROI
Action: MHP introduced herself to Drayton. MHP and MHS discuss Drayton’s needs and scheduling a medical appointment at the MUSC Foster Care Clinic. MHP and MHS complete intake paperwork. MHS explain having the remainder of the paperwork to sign on Friday. MHP interacted with Drayton. Drayton had a limited use of words display frustration by walking away or throwing things across the room. MHS provide MHP the DSS worker information that dropped off Drayton to the home. MHP and MHS could reach the DSS worker to ask questions about the outcome of court.
Today we meet with the caregiver in the client's home, according to the previously agreed upon. The client is observed to get angry easily does not pay much attention to the details. He does not seem to listen when he is spoken to and avoids talking. We begin the session by observing Odalys' behaviors when he frequently gets up from the seat during work time at the table. You are instructed to request a break through verbal communication, avoiding the escape to the demand of ordering the letters of the alphabet on a magnetic board. In doing so it is reinforced with verbal praises of "high five" to reinforce the adaptive behaviors, after finishing their
The individual is on junior level and has demonstrated his ability to comply and meet the requirements of this level. The individual continues to work on his interpersonal and independent living skills daily. In processing with the individual and his Social Work the discharge plan is for the individual to transition into an independent living program. While the individual is making consistent progress towards his discharge plan, he is not quite ready for independent living due to the fact he continues to struggle with some of his basic living skills to include but, not limited to personal hygiene, housekeeping and laundry. The individual and NHCS will work collaboratively together to ensure that he continues to be successful in school. In
CM met with Thomas, Kevin/ Open Arms Case Manager and Amy/ ESP Staff to conduct Thomas's discharge, case management services and ID Waiver Intake. Thomas appeared tired as his eyes closed and head lowered for some of the Intake. He complained early during the meeting that he didn't want to answer a lot of questions, however with some verbal encouragement he went on with his responses. Thomas talked much about his medication and seemed at times to get his current medications confused with his old medications. Due to a history of overdosing and taking medications that weren't prescribed to him; his roommate makes sure Thomas is taking the correct medications. He has been living at current address for 2 months and Kevin feels the houses is in
DI call CPS at 8:11 am today 2/9/17 to report the accident with Wyatt and the pills at home. They told if the report was done by the case manager (Kim) and there is no new information, DI need it to document only. Wyatt arrived to session at 8:17am. Session held at the SVABA center. Wyatt's dad informed DI that Wyatt is being awake since 4am and didn't went back to bed. In addition DI informed Wyatt's dad that yesterday Wyatt walked toward his peer and hit his peer on top of the head. Wyatt throws between four to seven tantrums during session and DI need to remain him to used appropriate words to ask for things not cry or scream by giving a full model prompt. Around 12:20 during potty time Wyatt said "stupid" six time. DI re-direct Wyatt by
The VIDES was completed and Brody met all categorizers but Behavior and added to the DD Waiver wait list as a priority 2.