Personally and not representing any field at the moment, I would say ask the
student if she is being TREATED for the depression.  If she isn't, she needs
to be referred.  If it's serious depression, the learning won't get much
better until she is treated.

Also ask if she is being treated for the hearing loss.

These are basic medical issues that need to be addressed medically if the
student is to progress.

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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Tasha Marsden
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 4:59 PM
To: LearningDisabilities at nifl.gov
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1590] Depression and Learning Disabilities


  Good Afternoon Everyone.

  I work at a Volunteer Literacy center and a tutor asked me today how she
might differentiate the difficulties her student is having with depression
versus the struggles she might encounter with her ADHD. The student has
already indicated that she would like to improve her reading comprehension
and she tunes out after a certain point in conversation. These issues are
compounded by the fact that the learner also has hearing loss so in
conversation she isn't getting 100% of the message.

  It is an interesting question and one I'm afraid that I don't have the
answer. Can anyone help me with suggestions to pass on to this tutor?

  Thank you,

  Tasha Marsden
  Adult Basic Education & Technology Instruction
  Literacy Source, 720 N.35 St., Seattle, WA 98103
  Phone: 206.782.2050 | Fax: 206.781.2583
  Web: www.literacysource.org
  Blog: www.literacysource.wordpress.com
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