Alex Prescott Case Study

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Case Study Report Student: Alex Prescott. Alex is a 17 year old Caucasian male. He has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Deficit Disorder (ODD), Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Complex Bereavement. He struggles to maintain focus, largely stemming from his disability, posing challenges to his success in the regular classroom setting without the assistance of accommodations and special education support. A psychological evaluation was administered on December 10, 2018. The three formal assessments that were administered are as follows: The Behavior Assessment Scales for Children - Parent and Teacher Report, Third Edition (BASC-3), The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3), …show more content…

The instruction provided was small group and the assignment was grade level. The task was presented auditory and visually. Alex was expected to input his response into the computer program. Alex was observed during his Algebra I class while working on a lesson titled "Application of Unit Rates". Alex was instructed to attempt the assignment by himself and then he would be provided with one on one instruction to review the missed problems. Alex attempted the lesson two times and received scores of 55%, 75%, and 90%. Alex was provided with constructive feedback over the material he missed and was then able to move on to the next lesson. Alex appeared more controlled today with less observed impulsivity. He appeared pleased to have obtained higher grades in his lessons and shared that he actually studies some at home. He verbalized that he took his medication the night before and identified that taking his medication does help him to focus better. Alex is currently displaying calmer behaviors this past week. And according to my last observation. Impact of the Disability: Alex needs the following assistance in his classes due to the impact of his disability. Alex needs his assignments to be broken down into small manageable parts. Also, Alex requires the use of a calculator at all times when attempting mathematical problems due to his computation barriers. Lastly, Alex requires the following classroom structures to be in place to assist his needs. It is encouraged to simplify directions, use redirection as needed, and use positive verbal encouragement. Helpful strategies that can help Alex with continued positive behaviors in the class setting and to increase academic success are: Jackson can be provided with a hard copy or electronic version of all notes and assignments, as needed. All tasks should be broken down into smaller manageable sections (Chunking) to reduce frustration and help with task completion. And lastly,

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