3 5326 Characteristics Matrix - Input
3 5326 Characteristics Matrix - Input
3 5326 Characteristics Matrix - Input
M Hayden #6
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Johnson, M Hayden #6
Hyperactivity
Aggression or self-injurious
behavior
Withdrawal
Immaturity including
inappropriate crying, temper
tantrums, and poor coping skiss
Potential signs of
cutting.
Physical impacts of
eating disorders
With affective
treatment, children
can develop
empathy for others
with emotional
disorders
Johnson, M Hayden #6
Academic
Characteristics
Often seems inattentive to
details, makes frequent errors
in school work
Has difficulty sustaining
attention
May seem not to listen when
spoken to directly
Difficulty with "following
through"/ fails to complete
tasks
Has trouble organizing tasks and
activities
Avoids tasks requiring sustained
mental effort
Loses things necessary for tasks
Fidgets or squirms restlessly
Blurts out answers before
questions are completed
Physical
Characteristics
Impulsive eating and
drinking habits
High energy
Possible Strengths
High levels of
creativity
Johnson, M Hayden #6
Communication Disorder
Speech / Language
http://www.childencyclopedia.com/languagedevelopment-and-literacy/accordingexperts/impact-language-developmentpsychosocial-and
be tied to physical
characteristics such as cleft lip
or palate, or vocal chord
damage from use/misuse.
High-functioning Autism
Johnson, M Hayden #6
Academic
Characteristics
School-Related Skills:
Difficulty transitioning
from one activity to
another in school.
Difficulty with fine motor
activities (e.g., coloring,
printing, using scissors,
gluing).
Difficulty with reading
comprehension (e.g., can
quote an answer, but
unable to predict,
summarize or find
symbolism).
Excellent rote memory in
some areas.
Exceptionally high skills
in some areas and very
low in others.
Resistance or inability to
follow directions.
Short attention span for most
lessons.
http://www.myaspergerschil
d.com/2013/04/list-ofsymptoms-for-highfunctioning.html
Physical
Characteristics
Health and Movement:
Allergies and food sensitivities.
Apparent lack of concern for
personal hygiene (e.g., hair,
teeth, body odor).
Appearance of hearing
problems, but hearing has
been checked and is fine.
Constipation.
Difficulty changing from one
floor surface to another (e.g.,
carpet to wood, sidewalk to
grass).
Difficulty moving through a
space (e.g., bumps into
objects or people).
Frequent gas, burping or
throwing up.
Incontinence of bowel and/or
bladder.
Irregular sleep patterns.
Odd or unnatural posture (e.g.,
rigid or floppy).
Seizure activity.
Unusual gait.
Walks on toes.
Walks without swinging arms
freely.
Possible
Strengths
Can be very
focused on
positive
outcomes
(getting
answers
correct, etc)
Very neat
handwriting
Johnson, M Hayden #6
Academic Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Non-accessible
transportation
Trouble maneuvering
around the classroom
Physical imparements can
put pressure on school
attendance
Physical pain can often be
associated with physical
impairments (rhuemetoid
arthritis, for example)
which can affect school
preformance
Communicating
effectively
http://link.springer.com/artic
le/10.1007%2FBF02578392
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http://www.specialeducation
guide.com/disabilityprofiles/orthopedicimpairments/
Possible
Strengths
Can lead to
increased focus
on intellectual
areas