A Critical Examination of State Agency Investigations into ...
A Critical Examination of State Agency Investigations into ... A Critical Examination of State Agency Investigations into ...
Shortly after his admission, Jonathan was assigned a one-to-one aide due to hischallenging behaviors and his need for assistance with many daily activities.According to a March 11, 2003 report, Jonathan’s maladaptive behaviors wereconsidered non-significant when compared to other emotionally disturbed children atAnderson, although his aggression and bolting were still identified as particularproblems.Six months after his admittance, in June 2003, Jonathan was observed withscratches on his face. The matter was investigated by the Anderson School, whichdetermined that Jonathan most likely was scratched during an altercation with hisroommate in the early morning hours in their shared bedroom. The school found that thestaffers responsible for supervision that evening were negligent in performing theirduties. As a result of the incident, the Careys advocated for Jonathan to be assigned to asingle bedroom. According to the Careys, the school did not immediately act on thisrequest. Existing records do not reveal when he moved to a private room.On July 30, 2003, the Anderson School presented Jonathan’s parents with anotification form allowing them the option to be notified within one hour, within 24hours, or not at all in the case of various injuries, illnesses, or physical interventionsinvolving the child. Lisa Carey signed the form, requesting to be contacted within 24hours if Jonathan sustained minor injuries or was subjected to physical intervention. Sheasked to be notified within one hour if he had significant injuries or seizures.58
July 2003 Anderson School Notification Form signed by Lisa Carey.By December 2003, Jonathan’s bolting, flopping, and biting of staff and studentswas interfering with his ability to participate in the classroom, the residence, and out inthe community. On December 31, 2003, the first Behavior Support Plan wasimplemented for Jonathan. It called for positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviorsand a planned ignoring of inappropriate behaviors. Positive reinforcement could include59
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- Page 86 and 87: Executive Director stated that arou
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Shortly after his admission, Jonathan was assigned a one-to-one aide due to hischallenging behaviors and his need for assistance with many daily activities.According to a March 11, 2003 report, Jonathan’s maladaptive behaviors wereconsidered non-significant when compared to other emotionally disturbed children atAnderson, although his aggression and bolting were still identified as particularproblems.Six months after his admittance, in June 2003, Jonathan was observed withscratches on his face. The matter was investigated by the Anderson School, whichdetermined that Jonathan most likely was scratched during an altercation with hisroommate in the early morning hours in their shared bedroom. The school found that thestaffers responsible for supervision that evening were negligent in performing theirduties. As a result <strong>of</strong> the incident, the Careys advocated for Jonathan to be assigned to asingle bedroom. According to the Careys, the school did not immediately act on thisrequest. Existing records do not reveal when he moved to a private room.On July 30, 2003, the Anderson School presented Jonathan’s parents with anotification form allowing them the option to be notified within one hour, within 24hours, or not at all in the case <strong>of</strong> various injuries, illnesses, or physical interventionsinvolving the child. Lisa Carey signed the form, requesting to be contacted within 24hours if Jonathan sustained minor injuries or was subjected to physical intervention. Sheasked to be notified within one hour if he had significant injuries or seizures.58
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