Children's Progress
How Children Have Progressed
With The Growing Minds Autism Programs
Jordan
Jordan began the Growing Minds program at age three, shortly after being
diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Although Jordan had taught himself
to read at age three, he seldom spoke, did not use speech for communication
and seemed unable to understand verbal directions. Jordan cried frequently
and was unable to soothe himself. His eye contact, cooperation and attention
to people were low.
Details of Jordan's Progress
Statement from Jordan's mother
Cailean
Cailean began the Growing Minds at age five, with a diagnosis of severe-moderate
autism. Although he was talking, his speech was difficult to understand
and he used mostly nouns. Behavioral difficulties such as tantruming and
low cooperation were making it difficult for Cailean to learn.
Details of Cailean's Progress
Statement from Cailean's Mother
Axel
When Axel began the Growing Minds Program, he was six years old and diagnosed
with autism. He had progressed substantially in a home program for two
years; however that program had reached a plateau. Axel was refusing cooperation
with requests and would tantrum when his wants were not met. These issues
required resolution in order to help Axel successfully transition from
home program to full time school.
Details of Axel's Progress
Statement from Axel's Mother
Ben
Ben began the Growing Minds program at age four, with a diagnosis of Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Although Ben had previously made substantial progress
in a home program, his parents felt that he was no longer challenged.
They were also concerned about growing behavioral problems, including
severe tantrums and physical aggression. Ben could not go outside or to
public places without adverse incidents. His language development was
assessed as age 2-3 (he was then 4 ½). He had low cooperation and
continuing self-stimulating behaviors.
Details of Ben's Progress
Statement from Ben's Mother
Nynke
Nynke began the Growing Minds program at age eight. Nynke was born blind
and with congenital heart disease. She has also been diagnosed as mentally
handicapped and with Pervasive Developmental Delay.
At age 8, Nynke's receptive language was below that of a three-year-old
child. She had some echlolalic speech, but she did not use speech to communicate
and could not express her wants through speech or gesture. Her primary
means of expressing her wants was severe crying, screaming and tantruming,
which included thrashing, ripping clothing and scratching herself or others.
Nynke had significant delays in gross and fine motor development, in social
ability and in self-help skills. She was unable to tolerate change in
her routine or handle too many people without tantruming. Nynke did not
appear to be aware of people much of the time and had low rapport, cooperation
and attention.
Details of Nynke's Progress
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