Introduction

Kyle is a fun-loving and playful child who is always willing to experience new things when accompanied by a fun, engaging adult. He has an infectious laugh and is not afraid to get silly. Currently, a few of Kyle's favorite activities are rolling a ball, throwing a ball, making animal sounds, hide and seek, peek-a-boo and especially when staff get down on the mat with him and play with him. Kyle will approach staff to get squeezes and to sit on their lap to bounce up and down. He enjoys sitting on the “peanut ball” and balancing himself. Kyle loves to swing and is highly motivated by water play, such as using the water table and the water mat in the classroom. Kyle also enjoys a variety of other sensory experiences in the classroom such as playing at the sand table, playing with shaving cream on his desk and using the sensory brush to brush his arms. When it's time to relax, Kyle likes sitting on the bean bag in class to watch his favorite videos on the SmartBoard. He also enjoys interacting with various apps on the Smartboard and the iPad (playing piano, shape matching, farm animals, music, and stories).Kyle has overcome many obstacles and defied expectations by learning to walk and even run! He enjoys playing on his iPad and can navigate through multiple game apps with independence. Kyle has also been engaging in parallel play with students in his class with support from his teacher. He has been doing great with turn-taking. Kyle is an active participant in his classroom and has been making significant progress in all areas. Providers say that he has extraordinary potential and can conquer anything. Kyle has a devoted team who looks forward to supporting his transition to a family.Kyle will thrive with an active and affectionate family of any constellation who is prepared to advocate for him and celebrate his progress. He has a positive relationship with his biological mother and it is important that this is maintained. While Kyle is looking for a permanent home, his social worker feels that he could benefit from a visiting resource, and is open to exploring that option with anyone who might be interested.

Last Updated: 8/07/2023