
My one page profile
ÂâI AM ANGELAâÂ
Name: Angela Sheree Nugent DOB-2nd February 1972
Info about me
Diagnosis: Conradi Syndrome (Punctate Epiphyseal Dysplasia)
Non Verbal Communication – Some individual signing
Intellectually Challenged
Non Ambulatory-(wheelchair user)
Epilepsy – well controlled with medication/wheelchair first aid if seizure was to occur
Vision impairment – left eye
Behaviors to look out for :When I become impatient or perhaps don’t understand something I will most likely bite my thumb and hand
What is important to me other than family
1.1 Active Support inclusion in the community
My jelly bean adaptive switch for my music and videos/My Spinning Barrel
Music- favourite songs Grand Old Duke of York-Pretty Woman
Smell âflowers /perfume etc
Hugs âforehead to forehead connection
Routines and Rituals-consistency
Favourite colour- purple
Chocolate-Milky Ways
How to support me âcreativelyâ during Active Support in Community
ÂIndividualised /Person centred/Active/Intensive Support/Circle of support
People who support me to have common sense/honest/positive/reliable
Keep me safe/Sunsense routine/Change aprons & gloves as required
No Eating/ Drinking/No toileting /No removal fromÂwheekchair while in the community-Emergencyâ See Non Verbal Alert Card attached to wheelchair
Provide opportunities to go places, know people, see friends, make choices, develop âunderstandingâ of community â experiences, abilities, and be valued
Someone willing to take daily diary photos/advocate for me/dignity/respect
Have energy for facilitating wheelchair movement/attach sun umbrellaÂ
Confident to drive wheelchair van/secure wheelchair restraints
ÂUse my website -angelanugent.com.au /instagram/Youtubeâ for info/calendar and community mappingÂ