1. What classic symptoms of a learning disability does Nathan exhibit?
Nathan has the signs and symptoms of forgetfulness. A person might be doing one task, get side-tracked, and then completely forget what they had been doing previously. Forgetfulness is a classic symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
Nathan has the signs and symptoms of forgetfulness. A person might be doing one task, get side-tracked, and then completely forget what they had been doing previously. Forgetfulness is a classic symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
2. What accommodations has Nathan received in the past?
In the past, Nathan has received accommodations from his school. Nathan was placed in resouce classes which his parents did not like. Nathan was also given medications to help the symptoms. The medications made him sleepy and groggy; he did not enjoy them at all.
3. What strategies would you recommend to help Nathan work with his learning disability? Why?
I would recommend that the parent assist Nathan in his day to day tasks and school work. By sending a checklist home with Nathan (with his parents already knowing) his parents can identify what work needs to be completed for the upcoming class. The teacher will be notified about his condition and be informed that they need to ask him about his assignment to ensure that it is turned in on time.
This strategy would be effective in that Nathan will receive assistance from others which will help him get his work completed (by the help of his parents) and handed in on time (by the help of his teachers). If people are informed about Nathan's condition, then they will be able to handle the situation more appropriately.
4. How many students like Nathan will you likely have in your classes? Justify your response by summarizing the information from a link or reference (include the link/reference).
It is very likely that I will have at least one student such as Nathan in most of my classes throughout the day. According to kidshealth.org (http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/adhd.html) "ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it's not yet understood why." It will not be possible to never have a student with ADHD; it is too common. Since this disorder is so common, it is important that I understand the behaviors that come along with it, that I understand how to react, and that I understand how to accommodate for that child so that they can learn as much as possible.
It is very likely that I will have at least one student such as Nathan in most of my classes throughout the day. According to kidshealth.org (http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/adhd.html) "ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it's not yet understood why." It will not be possible to never have a student with ADHD; it is too common. Since this disorder is so common, it is important that I understand the behaviors that come along with it, that I understand how to react, and that I understand how to accommodate for that child so that they can learn as much as possible.
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