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have trouble shifting gears? Yes, sometimes. But his
teacher demonstrated to Casey that she could help
him when he became frustrated, and Casey thrived in
her class. One day I asked the teacher, “Do you think
Casey’s difficulties affect his relations with his peers?”
She replied, “Oh, I think he’s well liked despite his dif-
ficulties. I think the other kids can tell when Casey’s
having a rough day, and they try to help him make it
through.”