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Case: Special Education, Depression, or Defiance?
I have a student who has an identified Specific Learning Disability (SLD). At the beginning of the year, the student would put a minimal amount of effort into their work. I always followed accommodations and worked one-on-one as often as the classroom dynamics permitted. During the middle of the year, I had a student intern who worked solely with this student but the student's performance began decreasing and they were becoming more detached. After the student intern left, we had the student re-evaluated and it was determined they have a visual processing disorder in addition to their SLD. I saw hope after this news because I thought this was the answer to this student's lack of motivation and involvement. I went through all the modifications (and extra) for the visual processing disorder-still nothing. I contacted the mother and she has yet to return my phone calls, emails, and the Special Education teachers phone calls. I am at a loss on how to help this student. I recently ask them if they were happy and they simply shrugged. I asked if they knew a way that I could help them and again shrugged. The student will not make eye contact with me or other students, will not accept assistance from myself or others, and will only put their head down during class. I've never experienced a student this withdrawn in sixth grade. I can't figure it out if the student is struggling because of their special education needs, if they are being defiant, or if they are depressed.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Before reaching this student, you may need to build a relationship with him/her. Try to find out some of the student's interests that are not related at all to school and build from there. If the student has completely shut down and is not open to your efforts, you may want to involve the school counselor. The counselor may also be able to get a better idea of the student's possible depression. Students are typically more likely to open up and show effort when they feel that their teachers are interested in getting to know them, beyond just their instructional level. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This would be the best alternative to everything the teacher has already done. If a student sees you care, they are more likely to open up to you and trust you with their feelings and/or concerns. |
| Rated On: March 10, 2015 12:56 pm |
| Rated By: Jonelle J |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: The counselors are there to provide support for students just like this. Use them. |
| Rated On: March 16, 2015 12:58 am |
| Rated By: aheGeG |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: Building relationships with your students is always important and can make a huge difference. |
| Rated On: September 30, 2015 10:24 pm |
| Rated By: Kayla Campbell |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: I completely agree with building a relationship that is not school related. There's no telling what this student is going through at home and it sounds like he needs someone to take interest in him as a person. It may be difficult but I think this will be the first step to helping him. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2015 7:12 pm |
| Rated By: uzyHeJ |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: It's important to get to know your students. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 8:29 pm |
| Rated By: eMaGeB |
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