I Lost My Homework

Abstract

Terry is a 10-year-old student of average intelligence with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He was recently diagnosed as ADHD by his pediatrician because of his excessive activity, impulsivity, and attention problems. Like most students with ADHD, Terry is in a general education class and is not receiving any special services. Terry's teacher, Mrs. Smith, has noticed that in addition to his activity, impulsivity, and attention problems, Terry never seems to have his pencil, paper, or books. Her drawer of extra pencils and paper has been depleted and she has given him two copies of every book. Mrs. Smith has also observed that he often does not turn in his homework. Terry does well on yearly achievement tests, but, because he is not turning in his daily homework assignments, he will fail in many subjects. In a recent parent-teacher conference, his mother indicated that Terry usually does do his homework at home because she checks it when he's done. However, when Mrs. Smith asked Terry's mother how he was progressing on a book report that was due the next day, his mother replied, “What book report?”