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  Case: Child may need glasses
I have worked one-on-one with a student for over a year. In my time working with them, he has had several vision/hearing tests done and has failed the vision screening every time. I have sent messages to the family several times and a paper from the people who do the vision/hearing screening saying that he may need to see the doctor about his vision. Unfortunately, they refuse to have their child checked to see if they may need glasses and I am afraid that it could be a major factor into why they have fallen behind so much. What should I do?
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In this case, I would ask the parents and students for a parent-teacher conference. I recommend having the vision specialist present during the meeting to answer any questions. Sometimes parents may feel the school's assessment and results are incorrect as they do not have much of an issue at home. Exposing them to screening aspects may help them see the child needs glasses. I recommend coordinating with any teachers the student has to arrange for them to sit in the front row. Even if the parents continue to refuse, there is a better chance for student success by moving them closer to the teaching area.
 
     
     
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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: This is a great solution
Rated On: July 19, 2023 6:04 pm
Rated By: puRyMe
 
     
     
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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: This is a great solution!
Rated On: November 1, 2023 9:57 pm
Rated By: aBuQat
 
     
     
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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 really like this solution. A parent teacher conference is a great way to have the parents see the issue their child is facing. I also like that there is an alternative if the parents still don't listen, having the student sit up front can make a really big difference.
Rated On: November 5, 2023 11:55 pm
Rated By: upaMyb
 
     
     
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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.
Rated On: November 7, 2023 12:49 am
Rated By: XaJeXa