Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) If the parents have not noticed anything wrong with the child, you may ask the student if they are having a hard time hearing and she is not letting anyone know. Non-verbal communication may help get the student's attention such as a wave of the hand or a color card. It is also possible that the student gets so focused and concentrated on whatever they are doing that they aren't in tune with other happenings. Alternatively, the child may prefer another name that she should share with you.