Anna Engels - Case Study #4
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260
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Medicine
Date
Apr 3, 2024
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1.
Why are learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder hard to
separate?
Distinguishing between ADHD and learning disabilities can be difficult because of
overlapping symptoms and because some behaviors that may result from learning
disabilities can look like ADHD symptoms.
2.
What might Mr. Martens have done to make the transition to middle school less
traumatic?
Going over a schedule or some of the different classes she may be taking and some tricks
that could help her out. Going over things such as lockers and how to use the combination
to get in.
3.
How are Shannon’s father’s remarks revealing in this case?
He seems to be really understanding and wants to help his daughter out. He
doesn't jump to conclusions on what could be wrong with Shannon. He is
willing to meet with the school and find ways to help Shannon out. Shannon's
father doesn't put the blame on himself or anyone in this case he just focuses
on helping shannon.
4.
What about medication for Shannon? Do you think she would have been able to be
successful in school without medicine? Was it appropriate for the teacher to introduce the
idea of medication?
I think that it would be a good option for Shannon to take medication. Without the use of
medication, I feel she would have really struggled with learning and fitting in, especially
as time would be getting harder as she moved on through schooling. As for the teacher
introducing the idea of medication, I am two sided on this. I feel that the teacher had
Shannons best interest in mind when mentioning it yet it's also slightly inappropriate to
mention it.
What characteristics did Mrs. Morgan see in Shannon that led her to think she might be a
student with ADHD?
She noticed how easily Shannon would get distracted. She noticed how she would be
disorganized and forget things which could also be a sign of ADHD and not a learning
disability.
5.
How might home and school have worked together during first and second grade when
Shannon was struggling?
The ability to go to school and home between the two would have created a different
environment that could have maybe helped Shannon adjust to learning. Also going home
could have created a more comfortable environment for her that could have maybe
helped keep her focus. With her also still attending school it could have helped her adapt
to that environment slowly working her into being more comfortable but not putting too
much on her plate at once.
6.
Where do you foresee Shannon after middle school? Do you think she will go to college
and work in TV?
I think Shannon will be able to do whatever she wants in the future. Whether she decides to go to
college and work in TV is up to her. I believe she will be able to do whatever she sets her mind
to.
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