Call me Nicky.
I have profound autism and cannot communicate verbally.
I have severe intellectual disabilities.
The purpose of this site is to introduce me to first responders and medical professionals.
- Address
- Emergency contact, legal guardians (including documentation)
- Medical
- How to Support Me
- What people appreciate about me
HOME ADDRESS
25 Heritage Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
In-home Caregiver
Ben Massaley: 774-239-9926
LEGAL GUARDIANS (also contact in emergency)
Cheryl Chan, mother (Nicky calls her “Mama”): 508-308-7373
Alex Chan, father (Nicky calls him “Papa”): 508-245-0783
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MEDICAL
(CLICK HERE FOR 2025 ANNUAL PHYSICAL REPORT FROM PCP)
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS: AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS: SEIZURE DISORDER
current age: 32 years
ALLERGIES
BEE VENOM – LIFE THREATENING. Administer Epinephrine 0.3mg/0.3ml injection syringe as needed for anaphylaxis.
Dairy products (except eggs) – non life-threatening: causes gastrointestinal pain.
Red dye – non life-threatening: causes hyperactivity and dysregulation.
MEDICATIONS
divalproex ER 500 mg tablet; 2x/day
Commonly known as: DEPAKOTE ER
risperiDONE 0.5 mg tablet; 2x/day
Commonly known as: RisperDAL
LORazepam 1 mg tablet; Take 1 tablet (1 mg total) by mouth as needed for severe agitation, and/or intense aggression or self injury that cannot be safely managed for longer than 2 minutes. Take 1 tablet by mouth 1 hour prior to medical/dental appointment. Do not exceed 2 doses in 24 hours.
Commonly known as: ATIVAN
clonazePAM 0.5 mg tablet; 2x/day
Commonly known as: KlonoPIN
loratadine 10 mg tablet; 1 tablet once a day
Commonly known as: Allergy Relief (loratadine)
EQUIPMENT
Wears a hockey helmet for protection from self-injurious behavior. Should be kept on at all times in an emergency, unless there is a head injury.
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HOW TO SUPPORT ME
WATCH A 15 MINUTE VIDEO ON HOW TO SUPPORT ME HERE
EXTREME BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES YOU MAY ENCOUNTER:
* head banging on walls or other hard surfaces is an anxiety/fear response
* biting himself or others is an anxiety/fear response
* pinching or punching himself or others is an anxiety/fear response
* self-injury can also include punching himself
* screaming, pointing and saying “all done” or “goodbye”
HOW TO RESPOND TO MY BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES:
*Always use a calm, soft voice; supplement what you’re saying with pictures from your phone or sketches
*tell me what’s happening using “first/then” like “first you lay down, then we check your heart (show a pic of a stethoscope).”
*Nicky is familiar with medical tools and devices; show it to him first and ask “ok?” before using it. He should answer “ok” or “all done.” If he says “all done”, use the first/then strategy above: “first I take your blood pressure, then I’m done” and if available, follow with a food reward (cookie, cracker, etc: see more about food below).
*please try to avoid physical restraint, as injury to others is increased. If he is self-injurious (only to himself), provide him with a blanket. He may destroy (rip) the blanket but it’s better than attacking someone.
*do not shout or move quickly around him. He will not respond verbally with “yes” or “no” – don’t expect any verbal response (except referring to the bathroom per below).
*tell him “it’s okay, you’re okay” frequently.
*start a movie on a device of any kind. YouTube has all the movies he enjoys and can be quickly searched. Search on YouTube for Disney classic movies like: Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Lion King, Fern Gully, Rescuers Down Under.
*or, play Disney music from those movies above (like from a music streaming service)
*provide Nicky with food – he’s not picky, just no dairy. Granola bars, gummy candy, anything that requires a lot of chewing will slow him down.
*he is fully continent but should be asked if he needs the bathroom. He will repeat “bathroom” if he needs it, or “all done” if he does NOT need it.
WHAT PEOPLE APPRECIATE ABOUT ME
*I like to make sure people around me are happy.
*I love all different kinds of food.
*I like to laugh with people.
*I’m very neat and clean and like things tidy.
*I love long car rides.
*I love to walk.
*I am empathetic; if you’re sad, I try to cheer you up.
*I love my family and my caregivers a lot.
*I’m the biggest fan of Disney classic movies, and I especially love the villains.
*I know all the lines from the Disney classic movies and I love it when people act them out with me.
Nicholas Chan Info 