SAMPLE PROFILE

TOM DOE Grade 10, age 15

Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (Difficulty
forming social relationships; Impaired understanding and use
of language; Restricted patterns of activities and interests). To
follow is a list of strengths and challenges that Tom
experiences to assist you in better understanding Tom.

Strengths Does Best When… Challenges

Above average Rules and procedures are Social communication awkward
intelligence clearly defined and broken (doesn’t come naturally)
down into small steps

Logical thinker Information is delivered Appears guarded or anxious,

directly to him as opposed to expressed in his stiff body
delivered to a group posture

Good memory of visual Information is visual rather
information than spoken, so actual
demonstration or written
information best
Eye contact not comfortable.
Can interfere with his ability to
process spoken information. (I
can’t look at you and listen at the
same time)

Strong focus and Routine is followed and Reading body language and
sustained attention warning is given if routine is to social cues
when interested be altered

Non-violent (despite Given extra time to process Understanding another person’s

what his outward information. perspective
appearance might
convey)

Talented musically & in Volume of work is reduced Emotional expression is difficult

visual arts (animation, (flat affect)
film making) (needed due to slower
processing)

Excellent computer Discretely assisted in filling in Won’t respond when singled out.
skills planner

Developing a Profile for Your Child/ Sample Profile – Tom Doe – Grade 10
Developed by ACT – Autism Community Training - 2015
www.actcommunity.ca/creating-a-student-profile/