Sam is an 18 year old student with Specific Learning Disability. She is currently in her senior year of high school, but plans to attend school until she is 21 years old. Sam will be completing a specialized course of study that includes both academics and vocational preparation to receive a high school diploma.
Sam will reside at home with her family which includes; mother, father and younger siblings. Sam's likes to look at magazines, store advertisements, and comic books. She can name the letters and recall sequence of stories and events. She has never had an opportunity to balance a checkbook although, she can successfully identify all bills and coins. She can also make change and pay for items while out shopping