1 Making Action Plans (MAPS) Example Damian’s MAP Who is Damian? happy social involved spunky funny talented determined polite smart intuitive opinionated quick musical leader sweet engaging joy filled affectionate Tell us about Damian. What is his history? (Information provided by Damian’s parents.) Damian experienced a traumatic birth with significant brain injury. Doctors gave a poor prognosis for Damian. He has surprised all the medical professionals with his progress. He continues to do things he was not expected to do. His musical ability came out early. Initially Dad took the lead in Damian’s care. Then Mom took the lead. Now Dad is leading again. Damian received services from a very early age: Babies Can’t Wait; Lekotek; CVI; private PT, speech, and music therapy. Damian loves computers and does very well with them. Damian has strong church and family support networks. What are our hopes for Damian’s inclusion in first grade? Damian will identify with children without disabilities. His talents will be cultivated and new ones identified. He will be able to access things he cannot in a self contained classroom such as friendships with children without disabilities and more of the general education curriculum. The general education students will develop an awareness and knowledge of children with disabilities as well as friendships. His placement in the general education classroom will alleviate fears about children with disabilities and emphasize the positive. Damian will develop more independence and interdependence. Damian will learn many things from being in the general education classroom. 2 What are our concerns for Damian? How will Damian’s toileting needs be met? Will he have the support he needs for activities of daily living? How do we protect the educational piece in light of Damian’s over demanding schedule? Will Damian be swallowed up in the environment and feel everyone else is moving on? Will he be frustrated? Will the class be over stimulating for Damian? How can we help him navigate the sensory overload? What are Damian’s strengths and preferences? Damian is musical. He uses his AT device. He likes people. He has a strong memory. He has a great personality. He is physically strong. He imitates well. He is accommodating and empathetic to other children. He approximates words. What are Damian’s needs and dislikes? Damian needs help with feeding. He does not like loud or startling noises. He does not like being ignored or being alone. He is almost overly social. Damian wants to be changed promptly. He needs help with all activities of daily living. He needs physical activity. Damian needs AT for communication. What are Damian’s goals? Damian has goals related to communicating greetings, communicating in 2-3 word phrases, and making choices. Damian ...

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Making Action Plans (MAPS) Example
Damian’s MAP
Who is Damian?
happy social involved
spunky funny talented
determined polite smart
intuitive opinionated quick
musical leader sweet
engaging joy filled affectionate
Tell us about Damian. What is his history? (Information
provided by Damian’s
parents.)
Damian experienced a traumatic birth with significant brain
injury.
Doctors gave a poor prognosis for Damian.
He has surprised all the medical professionals with his
progress.

2. He continues to do things he was not expected to do.
His musical ability came out early.
Initially Dad took the lead in Damian’s care. Then Mom took
the lead. Now Dad is
leading again.
Damian received services from a very early age: Babies Can’t
Wait; Lekotek; CVI;
private PT, speech, and music therapy.
Damian loves computers and does very well with them.
Damian has strong church and family support networks.
What are our hopes for Damian’s inclusion in first grade?
Damian will identify with children without disabilities.
His talents will be cultivated and new ones identified.
He will be able to access things he cannot in a self contained
classroom such as
friendships with children without disabilities and more of the
general education
curriculum.
The general education students will develop an awareness and
knowledge of
children with disabilities as well as friendships.
His placement in the general education classroom will alleviate

3. fears about children
with disabilities and emphasize the positive.
Damian will develop more independence and interdependence.
Damian will learn many things from being in the general
education classroom.
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What are our concerns for Damian?
How will Damian’s toileting needs be met?
Will he have the support he needs for activities of daily living?
How do we protect the educational piece in light of Damian’s
over demanding
schedule?
Will Damian be swallowed up in the environment and feel
everyone else is moving
on?
Will he be frustrated?
Will the class be over stimulating for Damian? How can we
help him navigate the
sensory overload?
What are Damian’s strengths and preferences?

4. Damian is musical. He uses his AT device.
He likes people. He has a strong memory.
He has a great personality. He is physically strong.
He imitates well. He is accommodating and empathetic
to other children. He approximates words.
What are Damian’s needs and dislikes?
Damian needs help with feeding.
He does not like loud or startling noises.
He does not like being ignored or being alone.
He is almost overly social.
Damian wants to be changed promptly.
He needs help with all activities of daily living.
He needs physical activity.
Damian needs AT for communication.
What are Damian’s goals?
Damian has goals related to communicating greetings,
communicating in 2-3 word
phrases, and making choices.

5. Damian has a goal related to toileting.
Damian also has goals related to positioning and physical goals
for access.
What works with Damian?
Music Social reinforcers
Being with others Opportunities, challenges, and
exposure Use of technology
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What doesn’t work?
Non meaningful activities
Rushing him
Not knowing what is going on
What does Damian’s day look like in first grade?
Time Activity
8:30-9:45 language arts daily with support from a
paraprofessional
11:18-11:48 lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with OT

6. support
12:30-1:15 calendar and math on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday with
paraprofessional support
What is our plan for including Damian in first grade?
Damian will begin going to first grade on Monday, November
8.
He will go daily from 8:30-9:45 for language arts with
paraprofessional support.
He will go to lunch with first grade from 11:18-11:48 on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Friday with OT support.
He will go to calendar and math from 12:30-1:15 on Monday,
Tuesday, and
Wednesday with parapro support.
His teachers will plan as needed before school. Teachers will
use the Resource
Board to assist Damian to access the general education
curriculum.
Peers will also support Damian. A formal “Circle of Friends”
will be developed by the
consultant.
Appropriate integration of assistive technology will be
emphasized.
Materials the class is working on will be provided to parents so

7. they will be aware of
what Damian is doing in first grade.
Daily notes will be kept to monitor progress.
What changes need to be made in Damian’s IEP?
Amount of time in general education classroom will be changed.
Parents will approve
over phone call or personal conversation with teacher.
Example of Circle of Friends
Adam’s Circle of Friends
Adam’s Circle of Friends came up with the following ways to
provide support for
Adam and be his friend.
Help Adam if he needs help.
Push his wheelchair with teacher permission.
Talk to him.
Play games with him.
Ask questions Adam can answer using his DynaVox.
Read to him.

8. Write the answers for him.
Show him pictures.
Eat lunch with him.
Take him to pep rallies.
Listen to music with him.
Help him with lunch.
Talk to Adam about sports, football, wrestling, basketball, and
soccer.