Parent Presentation

1) Describe Peter (e.g., age, gender, category of disability, ethnicity) and his interactions (e.g., how he interacted with others and the teacher/therapist/leader).

Peter is a white, young adult male who has Down syndrome. His interactions with others are inconsistent. When he is engaged in an activity or process, Peter can be well behaved and cooperative. On the other hand, Peter’s interactions can be very erratic and disruptive. He had trouble following directions, becomes frustrated, and can lash out at times. Peter struggles to learn social skills and fails to pick up on social cues. Many of the social skills that Peter does have seem to be memorized and are not fully understood. He is dependent on others, but could have a happy future

Just like we had learned about in the Parent Presentation Video, Peter’s parents fought for everything. They fought for his education, his future, and, most of all, his happiness. Peter’s happiness was of utmost importance to his parents and all those around him. This demonstrated to me that Peter’s parents know what if really important in life and are worried about teaching their child life skills. They have accepted that Peter will never be like other people and needs to be taught skills to make his unique future as bright as

Knowledge is reflected in the majority of actions that the school takes. For example, at Peter’s IEP meetings, the school members take time to explain and educate the parents and staff member involved. They want to make sure that not only Peter has the knowledge to succeed, but that those around Peter are properly educated in what is going on in Peter’s life. Technology is the one area that I feel is lacking in Peter’s educational setting. This video is slightly dated, therefore the technology that exists now my not have been as prevalent in Peter’s school. For instance, there are apps and computer programs that could have helped Peter to manage his time and perform tasks. On the other hand, Diversity is reflected in Peter’s educational setting. This diversity is prevalent, for the school make sure that Peter works side by side with both his disabled and nondisabled classmates. This exposed Peter to the diversity of the real work and demonstrates to him that there are people out there who are different than him. Having Peter in the general education classroom also teaches the non-disabled students a similar lesson about the world. Ethics is also reflected in Peter’s setting, for the people around him care for his wellbeing and future. The educators and aids that are relevant in Peter’s life want him to do more than simply