Case Study Of Social Isolation In A Learning-Disabled 8-year-old.
This paper describes two videotaped observations of an 8-year old boy who is socially isolated, has a mild speech impediment and may have dyslexia, and has trouble paying attention in class. The author analyzes his behavior and its repercussions for his later youth and/or adulthood, and uses research in child psychology and learning disabilities to speculate on the origin and nature of the student's behavior patterns. 9-pages, bibliography lists 6 sources.