Alyssa seeks out staff for attention and responds well to positive praise
Alyssa is an affectionate girl of Caucasian descent. She enjoys toys with movement and sounds. She is also a fan of bouncing on therapy balls and watching Disney movies. Alyssa is able to communicate through her facial expressions and physical gestures. She has been observed to respond to familiar names, faces, and preferred activities by smiling and waving her hands in excitement. Alyssa has been introduced to communication devices and is using picture symbols to choose between activities and objects. She also uses an iPad with assistance. In her current placement, Alyssa seeks out staff for attention and responds well to positive praise.
