Name: Nethen

School: Country Day School

Nationality: White/Caucasian

Age: 8 years old

Who are they? I'm Nethen , I am 8 years old, I love technology and  I do not like writing things on paper with a pencil. I used speech to text hesitantly. Perhaps, I also had low self esteem and battled with depression but I love school. I am a bright boy who loved technology. I do not like  writing things on paper with a pencil, but I will with a pencil.  At times, I used speech to text hesitantly. Perhaps, I also had low self esteem as my Kindergarten teacher yelled at me when I wrote my letters ‘funny.’ After that, I have struggled to write down anything. I struggle with depression. Math and Language Arts was a struggle as I do not like writing things down. Text to speech to helps me to write my thoughts on the iPad. I don’t mind if an adult helps me to write my thoughts down, too.

What makes them unique?I feel different from others, I like technology and I like to be alone sometimes. Although my friends like to play and take a walk outside, I prefer to stay in the room and learn more about anything. I prefer adult companionship, rather than that of peers.   

How are they motivated? He likes rewards by using technology whether it be 10 minutes of video games or leading a class kahoot. I always win and be the first in kahoot classes. I love to be the technology expert in the classroom, helping anytime a problem arises.

Why do they behave the way they do? This boy is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and also depression. I do not have a lot of problem solving skills when unexpected challenges arise. I often shut down in these cases.