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  Case: Doesn't Respond to Name
One of my students does not respond when her name is called. I have to tap the student in order to get her attention. I discussed my observation with the parent and asked if they had noticed this and what could be the cause of it? They replied that nothing is wrong with the child, I just must not be saying it loud enough or perhaps there is too much going on around the student. However, even when I am only a foot behind the student saying her name, she still does not seem to hear me. What should I do?
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I might discuss this with the student and ask them if this is because of the noise level in the classroom or if they are focused doing their work. Not trying to diagnose this student, but it is possible that they may have auditory processing disorder. In short, this is when the brain takes a longer time to process noise than others. Usually this is difficult in noisy or distracting situations or when they are tired or stressed. However, it is best to ask the student first, because there may be another reason for them not hearing you.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree, speaking with the student and making them aware of the issue is the first step.
Rated On: October 7, 2020 1:49 am
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the best solution, first speaking with the student and seeing if they could give you some insight and if persistent speak to someone at the school about reaching out for observation as well as the parents to see if further testing may be needed or if any accommodations can be made.
Rated On: October 13, 2020 3:41 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution and if I were in this situation, I would do exactly the same.
Rated On: October 15, 2020 12:23 am
Rated By: Yvette Dixon
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it could be the noise level
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:37 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great idea.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 9:42 pm
Rated By: zeZedu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do exactly this solution if put in this position as a teacher.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:09 am
Rated By: dazugu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I would also ask the student if I was pronouncing their name correctly.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:17 am
Rated By: Kessid Vonderhaar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel this would be beneficial for the student
Rated On: November 1, 2021 4:03 am
Rated By: ejesyr