TIM'S PROFILE

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Tim Kroeze is the name of our co-designer. For privacy reasons, this name is used as an alternative for his real name. Based on the co-design sessions and chats with his mother and trainer, we made an overview of Tim's characteristics.

General

Tim is a 9-year-old energetic boy with the disease ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia. He likes to play computer games, watch television, and play with Pokémon cards. Besides that, he also likes to irritate his parents. He sports in Hengelo, where he learnt athletics. The disciplines of jumping and throwing weights are his favourites. Besides, he is very competitive, but he doesn’t like to lose. Also, it’s very hard to concentrate on the explanation of the exercises for him.

Impairments

Tim has multiple diagnosed impairments:

Autism
ADHD
Social-emotional development delay
Dyslexia

Below, the main characteristics of each of the impairments are listed that are possibly problematic. Some of the characteristics show overlap and may amplify one another.

Characteristics of Autism

Social competence flexibility, and communication problems
Lack of social interest
Short concentration span
Easily distracted
Repetitive behaviour and speaking

Characteristics of Social-emotional development delay

Inability to form attachment relationships with caregivers
Failure to develop joint-attention skills
Perseverative behaviours

Characteristics of Dyslexia

Problems with reading
Problems with writing
Difficulties with carrying out directions
Difficulties regarding planning

Characteristics of ADHD

Anxiety problems

Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Severe inattention
Disruptive
Lacking social skills

Hobbies

Gaming
Pokémon
Watching television
Annoying his parents
Mathematics

long jump
high jump
using weights

Frustrations

Keeping his focus and concentration with a lengthy explanation
Losing control over the things he wants to do
A lack of structure
Being misunderstood
Losing games or competitions