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Hi, I'm Anthony!

But you can call me Tony.

About Me

I'm super excited to start first grade with all of you, and I can't wait to share my favorite things with you. I like the color green the most, but blue is a close second. I really love sea animals, zoo animals, reptiles, playing with bugs, and watching birds. I love to explore and am very curious about everything!

I love showing others the cool things I find. I might have some challenges when speaking, which can make it hard for you to understand me, but I promise I won’t give up, and I hope you’ll be patient with me too. Using pictures or visuals really helps me communicate better.

Sometimes, I don’t like bright lights or sharing my toys, and I prefer to have some space around me. Loud sounds and bright lights can make me feel really overwhelmed, especially during songs or movies. That’s why movie days might not be fun for me. When I need to calm down, my blanket is my best friend. Whether it’s hot or cold, it helps me feel safe and relaxed.

Being in big groups or crowded places can make me feel anxious, and drills can be a bit overwhelming, but with one-on-one assistance to help me feel grounded, I know I can get through it. I’m really looking forward to having a great time in first grade and making new friends!

Fall 2024 accomplishments!

fun facts

WHAT I KNOW

I’m excited to share all the wonderful things I’ve learned! Check out some of my awesome skills:

  • I know how to say my ABCs from A-Z.
  • I recognize my upper case letters from A-Z.
  • I know how to count from 1-10.
  • I recognize my numbers from 1-10.
  • I recognize some shapes like heart, circle, triangle.
  • I know how to trace on dotted lines.
  • I can hold a pencil or marker on my own.
  • I know how to match objects like shapes and images.
WHAT I LOVE

Here are some of my favorite things that make me super happy:

  • Sea animals, like sharks, whales, angular fish, dolphins and so many more!
  • Dinosaurs, all kinds of them, pterodactyls, raptors, all of them!
  • Reptiles, especially snakes and lizards.
  • Zoo animals, I love going to the zoo and watching the penguins swim back and forth.
  • Birds, I really enjoy watching them fly.
  • Bugs, I have such a sweet spot for all bugs, I've even tried to keep a few as pets.
  • Playing Games like hide-and-seek and freeze.
WHAT I'M LEARNING

While on this exciting journey of discovery, here are some cool things I'm learning right now:

  • To count up to 20.
  • To recognize numbers up to 20.
  • To recognize more shapes like squares, ovals, rectangles and diamonds.
  • To write my first name, Anthony, on my own, using a marker without tracing or hand-to-hand help.
  • To advocate for myself by saying "stop" instead of screaming.
  • My days of the week, what today is, what tomorrow will be, and what yesterday was.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SPEECH

TRIGGERS

CALMING METHODS

Assistive Devices

Assistive Device 1
Sensory Chews

I tend to chew when anxious and overstimulated, but to prevent me from chewing on random things I find, I use these when redirected.

Assistive Device 2
Blanket

My blanket can serve as my safe place and use it when I need to feel grounded or overstimulated. I have many different kinds, but this one is one of my favorites.

Assistive Device 3
Stability Disc

If I have too much energy and I am having a hard time sitting, this will help to sit on at my desk or stand on if I really have too much energy to sit and do work.

Assistive Device 3
Timer

I am getting use to transistions and this timer helps me understand that it's time for the next task or a reward is inbound. This works pretty well with first and then visuals too.

Assistive Device 3
Visual Cards Book

I am still learning to put words to the objects and seeing a visual will help me and you to commuicate. This is the low level AAC device, but I am also learning to use a high level AAC device on an iPad or tablet.

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