Re: 5th grader who refuses to talk to me

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On 9/29/09, S. T. wrote:
> I have a possibly bipolar 5th grade student with a
> behavior plan who just transferred into out school. He
> will not talk to me, answer questions, play a game, or
> even look at me. Any ideas?

I'm assuming the student does not suffer from severe anxiety
with one of the behaviours being mute - i.e. Selective Mutism.
If you are not sure of what I am speaking, then google the
phrase "selective mutism". Just wondering ....  

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