What do I do with a student whose reading and writing problems seem to suggest that s/he is dealing with cognitive challenges?
In my experience, this student’s desire to read or write may have been hindered by teachers who have told the student s/he can’t. Don’t back down or let the student use a disability as a crutch (because s/he may try to); encourage the student by using appropriate praise and then work patiently with him/her. Additional advice and services are available at the Student Support Center on campus.
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