Shannalee (Trish)

Shannalee (Trish) prefers to constantly be moving and interacting. She always wants to be somewhere else! She craves sensory stimulus like wheelchair rides and races. She is strong willed and likes to direct where she is being pushed. It is good to balance the intense physical energy and activities with activities that encourage her to calm down and maintain social interaction. Stationary activities that engage her are very good for her. She loves to play percussion and listen to music. She loves bubbles and drawing. Trish will also settle down if being read to, massaged, or engaged in simple physical games in the wheelchair such as stretching limbs and simple push pull. Trish has a tendency to fake cry and protest activities that ask her system to calm down. When gently but firmly encouraged she will push past her impatience and eventually settle down.