Case Study: Naisha Lawrence

This worker Naisha Lawrence and Case work Supervisor Kim Drayton was able to meet with Ms. Kochan, Christopher, Michael, Stephen and Aiden. The visit occurred at the family’s home located at 19 Schlinder drive Rockaway New Jersey.
The purpose of the visit was to provide Ms. Kochan with background information on Dr. Slivovitz, the parent coordinator that was found to work with the family. Additionally the worker wanted Ms. Kochan to sign a release of information so that this worker could provide Dr. Slivovitz with the parent coordinator. Additionally, the worker wanted to address a concern raised by Mr. Cornelius regarding the way Ms. Kochan had spoken to their son Michael while on vacation. Lastly the worker wanted to speak to the family
Stephen was lying on his mother’s bed. The worker asked Stephen how is things. He stated things are good. Stephen was not focused on as he was on his tablet. The worker attempted to get Stephen attention asking him what he was working on his tablet. He stated that he was playing Pokémon. The worker asked Stephen how was his vacation. He told the worker that his vacation was cool. He shared that his mother got rob and have to asked his mother parents for 1000 dollars. He stated that he had a good time in Florida. The worker asked Stephen if anything occurred while on vacation that made him or his brothers feels uncomfortable Stephen stated no. He stated that they had a good time on vacation. The worker asked Stephen how school is coming along. Stephen told the worker that school is good. He stated that he does not have any complaints. The worker asked Stephen if he wanted to ask the worker questions. He stated no. The worker asked Stephen how the visits with his father are. He stated that the visits are good. He stated that he likes hanging out with his father. He stated that he visit with his father alone because he goes to ICPC on Thursdays. He stated he likes hanging out with his father. The worker asked Stephen how is his therapy going. He stated it was good and that he did not have any complaints. The worker asked Stephen if he had any questions or concerns. He stated no. The worker thanked Stephen for
Kochan if she had any questions are concerns. She responded no. The worker told Ms. Kochan that she has noticed that Christopher speech has improved. Ms. Kochan walked outside with the worker and Case work supervisor and asked if we could bring someone that has experience working with children with autism. Ms. Drayton shared with Ms. Kochan that this worker has worked with children with autism. Ms. Kochan stated that she did not know the worker had experience with children with autism. The worker told Ms. Kochan about her experience the worker also shared that she had participated in training regarding autism and has a pleather of literature on the subject matter. The worker asked Ms. Kochan what are some techniques she uses when speaking with Christopher to get him to speak more. Ms. Kochan shared with the worker that she avoids why questions. The worker thanked Ms. Kochan for her tips. The worker shared with Ms. Kochan that Christopher is more verbal than before. She stated that his behaviorist Ally and the school he attends now are helping in this area. The worker thanked Ms. Kochan for her time and greeted her