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Profile of Karthik -
Compiled by volunteers - July 2005
- See the revised status in the latest report
Date of Birth:
March 20, 1990
Date of Admission:
September 15, 1997
Nature of Disability:
Severe Cerebral Palsy
Family Details:
K. Karthick is the
son of C. Kasi and Saraswathy. His father, Kasi is employed as a coolie and has
previously completed school until the third standard. The education experience
of Karthick’s mother, Saraswathy, is unknown. Per month, the family receives a
salary of between 500-1500 rupees.
Strengths:
Karthick is currently able to
eat, drink, and brush his teeth independently. He is receptive to verbal
communication, and can follow brief directions. Karthick’s current conceptual
understanding involves comprehension of size, shape, color and numbers. He
recognizes a wide array of objects and animal, and can arrange them as
instructed. He is also comfortable interacting with a large group of peers in
his age group.
Required Areas of Improvement:
Karthick currently requires
assistance in bathing dressing and grooming. He lacks any understanding of money
and time, and experiences difficulty navigating through familiar areas including
his own neighborhood
Educational/
Management Plan:
Long-term goals for Karthick
include the conceptual introduction of money, time and numbers. Furthermore, he
will continue to receive instruction in basic assisted living skills. In
addition, he will undergo exercises and training to improve his speech. Finally,
Karthick’s management plan also includes providing educational counseling and
support to his parents.
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