A CASE STUDY
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Authors
Hock, Karen
Issue Date
1981
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Thesis
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en_US
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Kelly S., a sophomore at Ferndale High School, was
mainstreamed into the public school system as a seventh grader.
She is a bright and conscientious student who is well-liked by her
peerSg :t found itWas quite difficult to distinguish Kelly from
the normal children on the basis of her achievements. She has
adjusted well to the new school situation and exhibits no emotional
problems relating to her disability. Kelly does not mind wearing
her hearing aid. She speaks openly about her handicap, yet she is
not one to seek pity from another. This seems to be a major factor
i~ her ability to function at the school-- she wants so desperately
t~ ,be accepted as one of the group, and in learning to overcome her
handicap she makes it easier for the other children to accept her.
Shortly afte.E my first s~pervisional meeting I selected
Kelly S. as my subject for the case study. I spoke with my
cooperating teacher, Mrs. R. t regarding the study as I hoped to gain
some i~sight from her on Kelly (She had been Mrs. R's student
during the previous semester.). Her impression of Kelly was that she
was a good student but that she (Kelly) must not be treated specially
if shewas going to succeed. I, inquired with Kelly's counselor
Mrs. D. about fil~s, tests ·and general observations which could
help me to understand and get to know Kelly better. Mrs. D.
has had contact with several deaf students and she found Kelly to
be one of the.better adjusted individuals. She spoke highly of
Kelly, noting that she was not enrolled in any Special Ed. classes
at the high sChoolJnor did her counselor expect her to take part
in Vocational Rehabilitation after graduation'although Kelly would
certainly qualify. At this time Mrs. D. telephoned Mrs. s. to
request permission for me to do the study and to be allowed access
to Kelly's files. I was told that Kelly's family was very supportive
of her and I was. pleased when given the opportunity to interview
Mrs. S. by phone later that evening.
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