What can Samantha accomplish academically?
READING: Because Samantha is noted as having a good long term memory, she obviously has the ability to �memorize� things such as street signs, warning labels, menu items, letters of the alphbet, numbers, money symbols, traffic signs, etc� This will require continued practice - to get these items from short-term memory into long-term memory.
MATH: Samantha has the mental capacity for learning about money, how to tell time, how to read dollar amounts, etc� Again, practice will determine her progress.
WRITING: Samanta can learn to write her name, numbers, and alphabet. Because of the higher-order thinking skills involved, she may not be able to put her own thoughts down in writing.
LISTENING: Samantha has good attention skills, thus her listening ability will probably also be adequate. With the help of visual aids, Samantah can learn to follow written directions to help her manipulate through the classroom.
SOCIAL SKILLS: Samantha can learn to use the bathroom and feed herself with proper practice.