1. Supports
1.1. Family
1.1.1. Mom
1.1.1.1. Stays home
1.1.1.2. In charge of the household
1.1.1.2.1. Homework
1.1.1.2.2. Organization
1.1.1.3. Connects between home and school
1.1.1.3.1. Big ideas
1.1.1.3.2. Materials
1.1.1.3.3. Accomodations
1.1.1.3.4. Modifications
1.1.1.3.5. Help Nolan create a good relationship with his teachers
1.1.1.4. Helps with homework
1.1.1.4.1. Has a homework area
1.1.2. Dad
1.1.2.1. Works a lot
1.1.2.1.1. Long hours
1.1.2.1.2. Faces deadlines
1.1.2.1.3. Manages a large crew
1.1.2.2. Does his own thing at home
1.1.3. Two Siblings
1.1.3.1. Older sister
1.1.3.2. Younger brother
1.1.3.2.1. Very close
1.1.3.2.2. Close in age
1.1.3.2.3. Used to share a bedroom
1.1.4. No extended family close by
1.2. Church
1.2.1. Lector
1.2.1.1. Reads for Children's Mass
1.2.1.1.1. Practiced
1.2.1.1.2. Received positive feedback
1.2.2. Altar Boy
1.2.2.1. Participated in regular training
1.2.2.1.1. Needed practice
1.2.2.2. Loves serving
1.2.2.2.1. Continues to serve in high schhool
1.2.3. Participation
1.2.3.1. Go to Mass weekly
1.2.3.1.1. Sit close to the same spot
1.2.3.1.2. Mom and dad both go
2. Aspirations
2.1. Go to University of Kansas
2.2. Work in his community
3. Strengths
3.1. Included in most classes
3.2. Very social
3.2.1. Knows everyone
3.2.1.1. Working in small groups instead of on his own
3.3. Curious
3.3.1. Good attention span
3.4. Appears to have a good memory
3.4.1. Some difficulty working on facts or spelling words
3.4.1.1. Let him use a multiplication table
3.4.1.2. Fewer Spelling words
3.5. Does well with structure
3.5.1. Put him in classrooms where there is a lot of structure
3.6. Good about getting what he wants
3.7. Sports
3.7.1. Baseball Manager
3.7.1.1. Played Little League
3.7.1.2. On a Travel Team
3.7.2. Special Olympics
3.7.2.1. Swimming
3.7.2.1.1. His favorite
3.7.2.2. Soccer
3.7.2.3. Track and Field
3.7.2.4. Basketball
3.7.2.5. Bowling
3.7.3. Allow him to walk around or move when necessary in order to focus
4. Challenges
4.1. Academics
4.1.1. Reading comprehension
4.1.1.1. Delays in language
4.1.1.1.1. Read on a Kindle with a built in dictionary
4.1.1.2. Difficulty generalizing and summarizing
4.1.1.2.1. Let him fill in the blanks on a sheet you made in order to summarize
4.1.1.3. Weak vocabulary
4.1.1.3.1. Watch short videos showing words and concepts
4.1.1.3.2. Discuss word meanings with a partner?
4.1.2. Writing
4.1.3. Gets distracted
4.1.3.1. Focuses on his own interests
4.1.3.1.1. Incorporate those into his lessons/homework
4.1.3.2. Trouble paying attention
4.1.4. Low achievement
4.1.4.1. Difficulty learning concepts
4.1.4.1.1. Delays in speech
4.1.4.1.2. Seems to learn more slowly
4.1.4.2. Difficulty using academic strategies
4.1.4.2.1. Note taking
4.1.4.2.2. Memorizing Definitions
4.1.5. Seems to remember something one day and forget it the next
4.1.5.1. Slow to respond
4.1.5.1.1. Give him the questions ahead of time so he can think about them
4.1.6. Math
4.1.6.1. Trouble with more advanced skills
4.1.6.1.1. Online games with immediate feedback
4.1.6.1.2. Game modifications
4.2. Limited close friends
4.2.1. Best friend is older
4.2.1.1. Work with his friend to learn new skills
4.2.1.2. Good role model
4.3. Fine and gross motor skills
4.4. Cognitive development
4.5. Behavior
4.5.1. Hygene
4.5.1.1. Keep toiletries in his locker for him
4.5.2. Immaturity
4.5.3. Following rules and routines
4.5.3.1. Give him reminders before punishment