Kathleen Terrazas

Field Experience #1

Aidan is a 12-year-old 7th grade student who attends Desert Meadows Elementary school. This

school is public to the community and he does enjoy attending school. Although he started

school online, this has become a challenge for him as he is used to being around kids and has the

need to interact with others. The type of schedule he has the quarter is scattered, as there are

other students attending on campus. He is given a schedule through his student Google account

every week and he is to view his work assignments, schedules, and To Do List. His learning style

is based on what he is interested in; he is a hands-on child and very active. He is very talkative

and likes to express his experiences and thoughts on any topic he may be of interest. However,

he has a difficult time staying focused, he does tend to pay attention as he is doing something on

the side. Because of this, I communicated with his teachers to stay on top with him and have

frequent conversations with him during class and to call him out to answer questions.

He is currently on an IEP and is receiving special education services based on the categories of

other health impairment and specific learning disabilities. His speech and language impairment

were dismissed but he is now going to continue with it again. He fell back on these areas of skills

(reading and math) and the teachers were concerned. Therefore, the services will be granted. His

learning environment is somewhat ok. As working parents, one high school sister and choirs to

do around the house, it affects his way of learning. He tends to want to do everything before its

to late to do what her normally does when he had come home from school.

Aidan is considered to have ADHD, at this time he is having difficulties with focusing and

sustaining attention, hyperactivity, being overly fidgety and restless, utilizing his fidgets

appropriately, distracting other students by making noises and leaving his seat, and with short-

term and long-term memory tasks, which impact his ability to learn and recall information
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Field Experience #1

presented to him online. Since being on virtual learning this school year, he has found ways to

deal with his fidgeting by taking short breaks and utilizing an object on his hand.

Aidan’s strengths are more focused on doing projects and completing them by making goals to

gather materials and information to present to class. He is a very creative student and participates

in giving feedback when possible. He does get frustrated very easily and if not able to complete a

task, he does tend to give up and tries something else that will work for him.

I had the opportunity to observe a few other nieces and nephews, but I decided to observe my

son Aidan. It was not because it was easier but because he has been struggling with his behavior

for quite some time. This opportunity is allowing me to look at other factors and solve some

issues with him. We are building that relationship we as teachers encourage our parents to do as

well. Moving forward, He has accomplished his goals to keep a grade level of C or better.

Nevertheless, we find ways to work through his difficulties and end up accomplishing them. A

lot of encouragement and praises are still needed, as any other child may need.

I am very comfortable observing my child, as I to need to understand his needs. His teachers and

I consistently keep in touch and make sure he stays on task by providing alternatives to remind

him of assignments and participations. I created a visual schedule for him to view when needed

and his teachers send emails as well. He is very aware that his teachers and I stay intouch.

Overall, he is doing his best to have a steady virtual learning experience, as we all are currently.