Challenges and Strengths in Tommy's Journey
Background on Tommy, a 4-year-old with a history of trauma and various challenges. Explore his strengths, behaviors, and family support as he navigates through his journey towards behavioral improvement.
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Team KY SCOPE Child Challenge 1
Background on Case Tommy, 4 year old, lived on streets until 18 months and witnessed multiple kinds of violence, including varied abuse and drug activity Was in 5 prior foster homes until settled with his current adoptive family Diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and autism Has received PT, OT, speech, and trauma therapies 2
Child and Family Strengths Attends a daycare with small classes, responsive to his needs Has foster brother who is 5 years old Family is dedicated to his empowerment; carries out all therapeutic techniques at home; attend support groups Tommy has been with them for over 2 years Has supportive immediate and extended family village Father and grandfather walk him to school every day 3
Primary Areas of Challenge Behaviors including hitting, slapping, banging head, aggression against self and others Brilliant; makes elaborate plans to get what he wants Sensory-seeking (brother is sensory avoidant); picks at walls Loves matchbook cars and show Octonauts 4
Barriers and Goals for this Challenge Barriers: History of trauma, considerable emotional challenges Goals: Improving behavioral control 5
