Wake County Schools IEP Document: C: EC File, Parent/Guardian Student UID#: 3261689617, Page: 1
Wake County Schools IEP Document: C: EC File, Parent/Guardian Student UID#: 3261689617, Page: 1
IEP Document
Student: Lucas Contreras Villalobos Student UID #: 3261689617 DOB: 12/15/2020
School: CECAS Grade: P2 Age: 2
Primary Eligibility: AU Secondary Eligibility:
Student Profile
Student's overall strengths that contribute to success in the educational environment:
Lucas loves music, bubbles, and active play. He comes from a loving and supportive family who are strong advocates for
his needs. He is interested in other children. Lucas has functional gross and fine motor skill to access an educational setting.
Parental concerns, if any, about their child's academic and functional performance in school:
Parents' primary concerns for Locus are his communication and social interactions.
Parent /student's vision for the future: (Include, specifically, vision for after high school, if appropriate.)
Parents would like Lucas to make gains in his communication, be happy and build his independence. They would really like
him to speak.
AREA(S) IN NEED OF SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI) must be addressed within the IEP (e.g.
annual goals, accommodations, specially-designed instruction, behavior intervention plan, etc.)
Area Assessed: Source(s) of Relevant Information: Area in Need of
SDI:
Communication · Date: 11/30/2023, Assessment Area: Speech-Language Yes
Screening, Assessment: Clinical Observations and Scre-
enings, Subject Area:
Narrative: 11/08/2023- Articulation, Voice, Fluency and Oral
Motor skills were not able to be formally assessed at this
time due to limited expressive language skills. These areas
should continue to be monitored as language skills increase
· Date: 11/30/2023, Assessment Area: Speech-
Language/Communication Evaluation, Assessment: Speech
Language - Toni Linder's Transdisciplinary Play-Based Asses-
sment, 2nd Ed: Communication, Subject Area:
Expressive Language-
Raw Score:10
Ability Score:55 (delayed)
In the area of Language Comprehension (Receptive Language), Lucas reportedly is exposed to both English and Spanish
at home. A language interpreter was present for the assessment. Directions were given in English and repeated in Spanish
by the Language interpreter. According to mom, Lucas inconsistently responds to sound sources and to his name. Mom
reported that Lucas does respond to tone of voice and understands the meaning of no. He can follow routine directions and
anticipates familiar events, such as bath time and mealtime. During the assessment, Lucas did not imitate actions or follow
the examiner's directions without hand over hand assistance. Per mom, Lucas is not really interested in many toys and does
not attempt to search for objects if they are hidden. According to mom, Lucas does show interest light up toys and music. He
will move his body and jump while listening to music. Mom shared that Lucas only likes three songs which are in Spanish.
Lucas's overall receptive language skills are clustering below 12 months
In the area of Language Production (Expressive Language), Lucas primarily communicates his wants and needs by guiding
her to items, bringing items and sometimes by whining and crying. He also produces consonant and vowel sounds. Per
mom, Lucas will randomly and inconsistently say the words [ball, baby, papa, bubble]. Mom shared that Lucas has said
"mama" when he was desperate to gain her attention. According to mom, usually she just knows Lucas wants and needs
and if Lucas is crying or whining, it is usually because he is either hungry or sleepy. During the assessment, Lucas was
observed to produce consonant and vowels sounds and to increase the volume of his vocalizations when he was frustrated.
He randomly said "hi" but did not say any other words. Per mom, Lucas can sign "more" and understands the sign for "all
In the area of Pragmatic Language Skills (Social Language), Lucas was accompanied to the assessment by his mother. Lucas
was whining as he entered the room. His mother sat on the floor near the table and instructed Lucas to come sit in the chair
at the table. One of the examiners presented an animal shape puzzle. Lucas touched the shapes, let them fall to the table and
onto the floor but did not attempt to place them in the puzzle. When the shape sorter was presented, Lucas held the shape
sorter in his lap but did not attempt to place any of the shapes into the shorter, he did, however, allow the examiner to guide
his hand to place several shapes into the shape sorter. Lucas stacked seven wooden blocks and said, "no" when they fell. He
then briefly walked over and climbed onto his mom's lap. When one of the examiners started to blow bubbles, Lucas was
noted to whine, clap his hands, and cover his ears. Throughout the assessment, Lucas demonstrated limited eye contact and
limited joint attention with examiners. He walked across the room and walked in circles while tapping the table and tapping
one of the examiner's shoulders. Reportedly, Lucas protests and sets limits by clapping, pushing items away, whining, and
crying. Mom shared that Lucas "sometimes" shows interest in social games, such as Peek-A-Boo, but he participates more
in physical play, such as riding a tricycle. According to mom, Lucas will play near peers, and he has a friend that jumps with
on the trampoline. Lucas's pragmatic language skills are clustering below 12 months.
Lucas's Speech production skills could not adequately be assessed due to Lucas's limited spontaneous output during the
assessment. Lucas was observed to say a few sounds and to randomly say "hi" during the assessment. He did not say
any other words or word approximations. This area should continue to be monitored as Lucas's expressive language skills
increases. Lucas's voice and fluency skills could not adequately be assessed due to his limited use of spontaneous language.
Oral motor skills could not formally be assessed at this time. Based upon parent input, observations, and assessment results,
Lucas demonstrates communication delays that have an adverse effect on his ability to communicate his thoughts, ideas and
interact with adults and peers in his environment.
The following information was obtained through record review, parent interview, play-based assessment Lucas demonstrated
the following gross motor skills: Demonstrated adequate muscle tone and strength to participate in this assessment; easily
transitioning between sitting, squatting, standing and moving between toys and activities. Adequate trunk support and
postural control in both seated and standing positions to support arm and hand function while playing. Strength and endurance
support participation in all preschool play activities presented during the assessment. Able to navigate the evaluation room
with ease and stepping over toys when needed. Able to ascend and descend stairs. Able to climb onto and out of adult
sized furniture such as chairs, couches, and beds. By report, plays on preschool apparatus safely. Coordinates movements
to throw a ball forward, kick a ball forward. Reported to pedal tricycle. Overall, Lucas exhibits gross motor skills necessary
to access and be safe in a pre-school environment. The following information was obtained through record review, parent
interview, play-based assessment Lucas demonstrated the following skills: Muscle tone within the functional range. Strength
and endurance support participation in all preschool play activities presented during the assessment. Upper extremity range
of motion within functional range. Assumes positions where hands are free for play. Uses two hands at midline. Crosses
midline. Reported to isolate index finger. Used a variety of grasp patterns and adjusts grasp to object's size. Precision tasks
are performed with fingertip such as pinch grasp on small items and a 3 or 4 fingered grasp on larger items. Demonstrates age
appropriate palmer arch development and brought thumb and fingers together in smooth pad to pad opposition. Reported
to display precision and control of release and released items land on target. Reported able to position toys for accurate,
controlled release for letting go of toys. Reported to place coin in slot of piggy bank when of his choosing. Reported to
be able to stack 3-4 blocks when of his choosing. Reported to manipulate pieces into shape sorter when of his choosing.
Reported to manipulate pieces into inset puzzles when of his choosing. Lucas was not observed to engage in play with toys
that required the skilled use of two hands at this time. Emerging in hand manipulation skill of rotation. Reported to turn door
knobs and caps off bottle inconsistently. In hand manipulation skill of shift. Turned pages in books. Reported to demonstrate
a fisted grasp on marking tools. Reported to scribble when of his choosing. Lucas is reported not to be exposed to scissors
at this time. Based on Toni Linder's Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment: 2nd edition, Lucas presents with an arm and
hand use profile ranging between 18 to 24 months. Lucas primarily engaged in movement seeking in the assessment room
rather than exploring or playing with toys. Parent reports that Lucas is able to complete the fine motor toys presented in
assessment, but does not do so on command. When attempting to engage Lucas in table top fine motor toys Lucas waited
for an adult to complete the task for him with hand over hand assistance, rather than completing the task himself even with
toys his reported to be able to complete independently. Significant self-directed behavior, refusal to engage in adult-directed
activities, and sensory seeking behaviors made it difficult to fully assess the scope of Lucas fine motor skills on the day of
his assessment. Therefore, these scores should be interpreted with caution. Overall, Lucas is reported to demonstrate the
fine motor skill necessary to access a developmentally appropriate educational setting.
Information regarding Lucas's social and emotional development and current behaviors was gathered through record review,
observations, parent interview, and the DAYC-2 Social Emotional Domain. Lucas recognizes familiar people. Per parent
report, he approaches familiar people, but is not yet greeting them. Per parent report, he separates from parents in familiar
environments. Per parent report, he plays near other children and may attempt to run with others. He may tolerate other
children in his space and will push them away when he does not want them near him. He sometimes plays with the same toys
with other children. Per parent report, he sometimes shows excitement when he sees preferred children. Lucas indicates he is
unhappy by clapping his hands, vocalizing, covering/hitting his ears, and with facial expressions. It can often be challenging
to determine what he is upset about. Per parent report, he sometimes hits parents and his behavioral therapist when upset.
Per parent report, he is not aggressive towards other children. Per parent report, he follows safety rules at home. He knows
that he is allowed to jump or climb on certain furniture, but not others. He recognizes parents' tone of voice and responds
to a stern tone. He does well with "stop" commands, such as "no thank you"/"no gracias." Results from the DAYC-2 Social
Emotional domain indicate that Lucas demonstrates delays in social and emotional development (standard score = 69; age
equivalent = 11 months; 2nd percentile).
Lucas demonstrated the following sensory processing profile: No noted observable differences in visual processing. Is
bothered by loud noises. Lucas was observed to tap on the surface of the play kitchen and then cover his ears and run away.
He recovered quickly and returned to play with the kitchen. Aversive response to noisy or crowded places. Lucas is reported
to have headphone he wears when entering a crowded environment. He is reported to remove them independently with some
time to warm up to the environment. Inconsistent response to environmental sound. Inconsistent response to name being
called. Tolerates physical assistance. Will tolerate messy play. Demonstrates typical response regarding food on hands
and/or washing hands. Lucas is reported to use a paci to help self calm. Seeks out opportunities for movement at a high
level. Lucas primarily engaged in moving around the assessment room to the exclusion of exploring toys. He spent most
of the evaluation pacing the room or walking in circles. He is also reported to spin in circles. Seeks out opportunities for
crashing or jumping to an excessive degree. Walks on toes, with a heavy step, or shuffles feet. Lucas was observed to clap his
hands as he became upset at something. Lucas was observed to frequently tap his hands on surfaces in the assessment room.
Demonstrates repetitive movements (finger posturing, shaking hands at the wrist). Lucas has access to a small trampoline at
home and will frequently seek this out on his own. The results of the occupational therapist's sensory processing evaluation
indicate that Lucas does have differences in their ability to process sensation. Lucas presents with some under response to
auditory stimuli as well as some sensitivity to auditory stimuli. Lucas demonstrated significant movement (vestibular) and
deep pressure (proprioceptive) seeking behaviors and engaged in these almost exclusively during the assessment. Lucas may
benefit from sensory processing supports in his educational environment.
Additional social skills and interactions are addressed in communication, cognitive/pre-academic, and adaptive goal areas.
The DAYC-2 Cognitive Domain was completed to provide an overall estimate of Lucas' current cognitive development. Per
parent report, he does not often play with toys and instead prefers active play (e.g. riding bike, swinging, jumping on the
trampoline) and sensory exploration (e.g. playing with sand, rocks). In the past he has engaged in early pretend play (e.g.
rocking a baby doll, feeding a baby doll), but no longer does this. Per parent report, he enjoys cause-and-effect toys that
light up or make noise. Per parent report, he watches specific videos and songs in Spanish. He dances along to them, but is
not attempting to sing-a-long. Per parent report, he is able to stack about 3 to 4 blocks, though often avoids doing this. Per
parent report, he looks at pictures in books. He is not yet listening to a story. Lucas did not engage in adult-directed activities
throughout the evaluation or interact with toys in the room. Per parent report, he has a lot of the skills needed to interact with
toys, but often resists/avoids these tasks. He may spontaneously play appropriately with toys, but this is rare. Results from
the DAYC-2 Cognitive Domain indicate that Lucas' cognitive development is delayed (standard score = 73; age equivalent
= 14 months; 4th percentile).
Narrative: 11/8/23
Information was gathered through parent interview and ob-
servations
Lucas communicates his wants and needs by pulling parents
to things he wants or handing him objects. He is learning to
use an AAC device to communicate. He sometimes points
to things he wants, though this is rare. He has some clear
words, including "baby" "bubbles" "papa" and "ball." He bec-
omes frustrated when others are unable to tell what he wants.
He feeds himself with his hands. When offered utensils, he
throws them to the side. He drinks from a cup with help and
drinks from a straw/sippy cup. He independently removes
his socks and shoes. He assists with dressing routines. He is
working on toilet training within ABA therapy. He will sit
on the toilet for about 5 minutes when placed and sometimes
uses it. He tolerates having his hands washed, but is not yet
attempting to wash them on his own. On a few occasions
he has shown an interest in household tasks his parents were
engaged with, but overall does not attempt to help with tasks
around the house.
· Date: 11/30/2023, Assessment Area: Adaptive Behav-
ior Evaluation, Assessment: DAYC-2 Adaptive Behavior
Domain, Subject Area:
Narrative: 11/8/23
Results from the DAYC-2 indicate his adaptive behaviors fall
well below expected levels for his age (standard score = 68;
age equivalent= 13 months; 2nd percentile).
Information about Lucas's adaptive functioning was provided through review of records, parent interviews, observations,
and the DAYC-2 Adaptive Domain. Lucas communicates his wants and needs by pulling parents to things he wants or
handing him objects. He is learning to use an AAC device to communicate. He sometimes points to things he wants, though
this is rare. He has some clear words, including "baby" "bubbles" "papa" and "ball." He becomes frustrated when others
are unable to tell what he wants. He feeds himself with his hands. When offered utensils, he throws them to the side. He
drinks from a cup with help and drinks from a straw/sippy cup. He independently removes his socks and shoes. He assists
with dressing routines. He is working on toilet training within ABA therapy. He will sit on the toilet for about 5 minutes
when placed and sometimes uses it. He tolerates having his hands washed, but is not yet attempting to wash them on his
own. On a few occasions he has shown an interest in household tasks his parents were engaged with, but overall does not
attempt to help with tasks around the house. Lucas demonstrates delays in adaptive behaviors. Results from the DAYC-2
indicate his adaptive behaviors fall well below expected levels for his age (standard score = 68; age equivalent= 13 months;
2nd percentile).
Describe how the disability impacts involvement and progress in the general curriculum:
Lucas's impairments in social communication/interactions and RRBs impact his ability to communicate his wants and needs,
Does the student have any special communication needs? Yes Goals, Services
Additional Information:
Does the student require assistive technology devices or services? Yes Goals, Services
Additional Information:
Lucas could benefit from light tech assistive technology and multi-modal communication strategies, such as signs,
gestures, picture cards, picture symbols, communication boards, communication devices, etc. to support his ability to
communicate with others in his environment.
Does the student have a documented visual impairment including No
blindness?
Does the student have a documented hearing loss? No
Additional Information:
For the student who is deaf or hard of hearing, the following have No
been considered:
· The student's language and communication needs
· Opportunities for direct communications with peers and
professional personnel in the student's language and com-
munication mode
· Academic level
· Full range of needs, including opportunities for direct in-
struction in the student's language Communication mode
Additional Information:
Does the student have behavior(s) that impede his/her learning or that No
of others? If yes, how is behavior being addressed?
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Behavior Goal(s)
Supplemental Aids/Supports
Additional Information:
Secondary Transition
The student is 14 years or older or will be during the duration of the IEP: Yes No
Observable Skill / Behavior Criterion for Method of Measur- Assistive Related to Transition
Mastery ing Progress Technology Goals
Supplemental Aids /
Services
Classroom Activities
No classroom activities have been added for this student.
If the student is in preschool, describe how the student is involved in the general education program.
Lucas participates in community outings with his family.
District Tests
District Assessment: Not Participating
State Tests
No state tests have been added for this student.
Lucas's impairments in social communication/interactions and RRBs impact his ability to communicate his wants and needs,
use language for social purposes, develop peer relationships, participate in adult directed activities, engage in age appropriate
play, and demonstrate his full range of knowledge and skills. These challenges impact Lucas's overall development and he
demonstrates delays in multiple areas. He requires a small setting with specially designed instruction from a special education
teacher with multiple opportunities to practice newly learned skills with peers working on similar goals in order for him to
be successful in his learning environment along with speech therapy, occupational therapy and transportation services.
Progress Reports:
Progress Reports on IEP goals will be issued in accordance with school report card schedule.
(If the IEP team determines that more frequent progress reports are needed, indicate the schedule below:)
A more frequent progress report is not needed at this time
Extended School Year Status:
ESY worksheet must be completed.
Is not eligible for extended school year based on current data
IEP TEAM PARTICIPANTS
The following individuals were present and participated in the IEP Team decision. (A Request to Excuse Required IEP Team
Member(s) has been obtained if any of the below participants are identified as excused. Note with an * any team member
who used alternative means to participate.)
After the consideration of applicable data, the IEP Team has determined:
Yes No Determination
The student is eligible to receive Extended School Year services.
The student is not eligible to receive Extended School Year services.
Eligibility cannot be determined at this time. The IEP Team will determine eligibility by .
Describe the ESY program for this student by indicating the type(s) of service (special education and/or related service) and
the number/length/location of session(s).
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