Child Study

Introduction/Background of Child

The student I observed is a Hispanic, male age 9 who is autistic. For the sake of this observation I will refer to him as "Kevin". I selected this student because I work very closely with him on a daily basis. I also felt that this would be a great way for me to learn more about my student. Kevin is about 48" inches tall and about 60 pounds in weight. He has brown hair and medium brown eyes. He wears glasses for reading and distance. Kevin has seasonal allergies and asthma. He's polite, cooperative, and enjoys socializing with his peers during free time.

In this report you will see the student's different daily task in the following areas such as physical presence and gesture, disposition and temperament, connections with other people including myself, as well as modes of thinking and learning. I will also discuss his abilities, disabilities, social and non-social acts, as well as his strengths and weaknesses.

Kevin is a high functioning autistic student, because of this he is placed in a third grade inclusion class. His school day is broken up into 30-35 minute