Assignment Task: Larry is a 12 year old boy living in an Individual Living Arrangement (ILA) the primary issues are:
- Larry has been diagnosed with a global delay and is on the autism spectrum.
- Larry's aggressive behavior - he regularly hits the staff and engages in "tantrums."
- Larry only attends school for 30 minutes a day because of the school's inability to deal with his behaviours.
- Larry is verbal, but has difficulty engaging in conversation with others. If permitted, he would spend all of his time in his bedroom on his computer
- Larry regularly strips off all of his clothes and runs out of the house. He has been found naked in the supermarket on a few occasions.
You are a Child and Youth Care Worker on Larry's team. The team is working with Larry from a strength-based, developmental, and trauma-informed perspective.
Based on the information provided, identify activities that you might use with Larry while you are working with him. Make sure to describe why you have selected each activity and how they will address Larry's needs. Creativity and innovation are welcome!