On 1/20/2017, I met with Edgardo and his mother Janet Rodriguez to discuss the case and a decision was made to move the case to pre-eligibility trial work status. VRC is unable to determine if the consumer will be able to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services due to the severity of the disability and other attendant factors. VRC had requested a psychological assessment but the consumer did not show to the appointment because his mother was unable to take him. The only medical records available are form a psychologist in Puerto Rico, the information is limited and in Spanish.
The consumer appears to have cognitive limitations; he is unable to express thoughts and ideas. He is 26 six years old but according to his mother, his cognitive abilities are more in line with someone who is 12 years of age. Edgardo’s ability to communicate in his native language is limited and he does not speak any English. He is unable to read and write in his native language. He has no work experience. He lacks social and interpersonal skills. …show more content…
I discussed with the consumer and his mother, the reason for the extended work trial, the need to obtain a psychological assessment and to address the consumer’s reluctance to use hearing
The consumer appears to have cognitive limitations; he is unable to express thoughts and ideas. He is 26 six years old but according to his mother, his cognitive abilities are more in line with someone who is 12 years of age. Edgardo’s ability to communicate in his native language is limited and he does not speak any English. He is unable to read and write in his native language. He has no work experience. He lacks social and interpersonal skills. …show more content…
I discussed with the consumer and his mother, the reason for the extended work trial, the need to obtain a psychological assessment and to address the consumer’s reluctance to use hearing