Activity 4: Case study 2 In your group, read the case study and consider the questions. Lyron is a new 9-year-old child at your school. He displays a range of concerning behaviours where he is often panicky, breathless, tense, and fidgety. He lives with his parents and several siblings. Lyron’s parents told you that he has difficulty paying attention and concentrating. He is also reluctant to do his schoolwork and finds spelling and reading hard. His parents say that Lyron often seems detached and off in ‘his own little world’. He has an active imagination, which includes imaginary friends. Lyron’s parents expressed concerns about his self-esteem and feel he is very introverted. Lyron experienced difficulty adjusting to his class because he feels shy and nervous around other children. According to his parents, Lyron has always been shy and reluctant to participate with others. Lyron is so shy that he does not always answer when someone says ‘hi’ or he speaks so softly that he can’t be heard. He generally appears shy with everyone. In addition, he is reluctant to leave home to go to school or on outings and errands. He needs to be coaxed and cajoled to leave the house. Lyron’s parents also described Lyron as anxious and say he has difficulty sleeping. They reported that when Lyron is nervous he will get up and walk away or detach from the situation and withdraw into his own world.
(A) Approach, assess, assist How do you approach Lyron, and what do you need to assess for, and assist with? (L) Listen How can you show you are listening to and communicating with Lyron non-judgementally? (G) Give What support and information can you give? (E) Encourage What professional help is available for Lyron and how can you encourage him to access it? (E) Encourage What other supports could you encourage Lyron to try so he can help himself?
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