1. It’s All About Me Important Things to Know about _______ Workbook

2. …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… Things that people like and admire about me

3. Some of my dreams are: …………………………………………

4. Things that are important to me:  … ...  …

5. Things that are important for me : …

6. My friends and relationships home and other paid supporters, day services community- church, mosque, synagogue, neighbors, local shops friends and non paid relationships family

7. Characteristics of people who best support me: …

8. What people who support me need to know : ………………………………………………

9. Putting It All Together Photo Important to Important for Things People like and Admire  Hopes and Dreams  Characteristics of People Who Best Support Me 

10. WHAT PEOPLE LIKE AND ADMIRE ABOUT KIT Enthusiasm; he is a doer Great sense of humor Sets goals and pursues them Kind and forgiving Lots of energy – for the things he likes Good looking Good to his friends KIT”S HOPES AND WISHES to be an actor to work in a restaurant to live independent of his mom to have a girlfriend and get married to go away to college to continue to have lots of friends to work for Young Life Capernum WORKING NOT WORKING Work along side until he learns a new skill, routine, etc. Provide verbal prompts Provide written reminders, he loves lists IMPORTANT TO FOR Music & dance Sports – observing and participating Food Play Station His friends – Justin, Matt, the Craymers, girls, bowling buddies, and S.O. friends His routine at his own pace His Capernum group His bowling night Kings Dominion It’s All About Kit Staying focused Eating healthy Getting exercise Staying connected to family and friends Learning to speak up for himself Taking more responsibility for himself and his actions Trying to rush him Changing gears too quickly, he needs to be warned of an upcoming transition Treating him as anything other than an adult

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