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!) Asking the student, first, would be a place to start. You can see if there is too much noise, if she tunes others out when she focuses, or if she just does not pay attention. Try to be in front of her when saying her name or calling on her, rather than behind. You can use nonverbal cues as another method.