Performance Review
The office hummed with a quiet intensity. Fluorescent lights cast a clinical glow over the desk where Mitchell's caretaker sat, fingers poised over the keyboard. The performance file was more than just a document—it was a comprehensive assessment of Mitchell's developmental challenges.
Each keystroke became a calculated notation. The document began with a clinical overview, detailing Mitchell's persistent behavioral patterns. "Demonstrates significant deviations from standard developmental milestones," the first paragraph read.
Detailed descriptions of Mitchell's pamper incidents transformed into precise medical observations. Paragraphs meticulously documented his frequent, belligerent farting. Extensive notes described how he would unload into his pampers with what appeared to be intentional disregard for basic hygiene and social norms.
"Consistent bed-soiling incidents," one section noted, "indicate a profound disinterest in basic self-management skills." The language was clinical, yet underneath lay a sense of frustration and concern.
The proposed special education restrictions became increasingly specific. Recommendations included:
- Mandatory separation from peer groups
- One-on-one supervision during group activities
- Modified interaction protocols
- Specialized behavioral intervention strategies
Each paragraph painted a complex picture of a toddler existing far outside standard developmental expectations. The document suggested more than just challenges—it implied a systematic approach to managing Mitchell's unique behavioral landscape.
Phrases like "requires extensive behavioral modification" and "demonstrates significant developmental divergence" peppered the document. The caretaker's fingers continued to move, each keystroke adding another layer to Mitchell's official record.
The office remained silent, save for the sound of a career-defining document taking shape. A comprehensive assessment. A clinical dissection of a two-year-old's existence.
Another paragraph. Another observation. The performance review continued its relentless documentation.