Growing up by age 4, Michael had developed fine-motor skills like many other children. He was able to tie his own shoes, button up his shirts, brush his teeth, hold a pencil and turn pages of a book. Much of these skills he was able to pick up on his own, with very minimal help from his family. His physical development continued well into his elementary school years. He enjoyed taking his time drawing in class, and playing catch with his friends. 

Michael is now 12 years old, about to turn 13, and just started middle school. He is currently experiencing puberty, which some effects he is going through is getting taller and slimmer. He is beginning to have a deeper voice, and slowly beginning to get facial hair. Although he is experiencing these physical changes, he is also very outgoing and athletic. He enjoys swimming,  dancing, and he just built an interest in working out, his favorite thing to do are long distance runs.  

Growing up Andrew had difficulty performing tasks on his own. At age 5, he would still have difficulty tying his shoes, brushing his teeth, needing assistance getting dressed. Andrew required lots of assistance from his family, which resulted in frustration. In elementary, Andrew had difficult and a lack of interest into being physically active. He enjoyed sitting alone and fiddling with his fingers. In class, he had a difficult time holding a pencil and writing legibly where the teacher had difficulty reading what he wrote. 

Andrew is now 13 years old and is in middle school. He is much smaller than his peers in height and body shape. He continues to have a difficult time writing legible notes in class, which make it difficult for him to study and complete his homework. As an adolescent he finds an interest in being by himself and listening to music, because he claims sports are not made for him. 

As a child, Michael was outgoing and very social with his family and friends. He learned how to communicate when something was wrong, needed something, or simply to express his excitement and joy. Much of these skills were build upon his family communicating with him, such as having talks during dinner, playing games with him, and being involved in his academics and city sports teams. 

Now as an adolescent, Michael, has great communication skills with his teachers and peers. He enjoys conversation with individuals in and out of the classroom, because he always enjoyed meeting new people and socializing with them. His group of friends consist of individuals that are athletic because they get to play sports games together and share similar passions.