by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Bill” A middle school student with declining grades has becomemore disruptive in class Situation: Bill is in the eighth grade at a local public middle school. While his grades declined slightly when he started middle school, his parents attributed to his adjustment...
by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Lila” An 8th grade student who develops anxiety as her hard work does not result in good grades. Situation: Lila is an extremely conscientious eighth grade student who puts in many hours with homework each night. She often gets extra credit for the projects and...
by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Mike” A gifted athlete in high school who is unable to match his athletic success in the classroom Situation: Mike is an eleventh grade student and a highly gifted athlete. While he is extremely successful on the playing field and can recite statistics for any...
by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Josh” A young adult with ADHD believes he can’t handle college-level academics Situation: Josh is a twenty-year-old who graduated two years ago, and struggled throughout high school. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ten, but never received any special...
by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Todd” A “gifted and talented” elementary school student who is unable to maintain his high level of academic achievement in middle school Situation: Although Todd was considered “gifted” early in elementary school, he is currently failing middle school English. He...
by Tom Purdy | Mar 1, 2024 | Case Studies
“Mary” Her concentration difficulties have resulted in falling grades and academic probation Situation: Mary is a bright student who attends an accelerated independent school. Over the years, her parents have noted that she takes many breaks while doing...
