Jack’s Planning Matrix Communication Social interaction Repetitive behaviours & restricted interests Sensory processing Information processing/ learning styles Characteristics Jack it hard to articulate when he has a problem. He cannot think flexibly and devise an reaction to difficult situations. He does not ask for help. Jack has limited friendships with other children. He has been bullied by one boy who also attends the school. This boy will also catch the school bus. As a result Jack has a fear of the school bus which he must take to school. Jack can perseverate on his favourite topic – the Solar System. He finds it difficult to engage with his peers on any other topic. Jack has difficulty wearing the school uniform – it is uncomfortable and he says it makes him want to scratch all the time. Jack prefers to finish any task he is given. Jack finds shifting focus difficult. He is in his thinking and resists working on topics he does not find interesting. Impacts Jack either withdraws totally or becomes very upset (verbally abusing others) rather than work towards a solution Jack finds it hard to interact and that makes him wary of trying to make new friends. Jack resists catching the school bus and enters school in a state of heightened anxiety every morning Jack is becoming more isolated as his peers’ interests broaden. Jack does not work easily on any other topic and can become very disruptive when not engaged. Jack resists wearing the school uniform and is often in breach of the school rules about this. Other students question why Jack is often granted leeway on school uniform rules. Jack becomes very upset when asked to change from a task he is trying to finish. He can become noisy and distracting to others
Strategies Jack will start to use a (My Rule Book for the ‘What To Do If..’ Situations) to work out solutions to problems that occur. He will this journal regularly and add to it as he encounters new situations which cause him difficulty. A ‘Circle of Friends’ will be set up to help Jack manage the school bus environment. (Andrew will be cautioned and a specific seat allocated for Jack on the school bus) The School bus scenario will be one of the first issues addressed in the Social Journal A ‘Circle of Friends’ will be set up to help Jack develop understanding of others’ interests. Jack will use a which will include motivational breaks plus and to encourage and motivate him to comply with classroom requirements. The reward system will be followed up at home so that he sees a connection between school and home Initially, while adjusting to school, Jack will be allowed adjustments to the school uniform. As he becomes less anxious about the school environment, he will be asked to try using the more conventional uniform items (short sleeves in summer etc). A social journal entry will be made to address this issue and to start Jack thinking about an acceptable solution. Peer Education of Year 7 around Jack’s issues will be arranged early in Term 1. Jack will use a which will include motivational breaks plus and to encourage and motivate him to comply with classroom requirements. The reward system will be followed up at home so that he sees a connection between school and home A social journal entry will be made to address the issue of changing focus and to start Jack thinking accepting responsibility for his behaviour and its impact on others