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Having a student is always a challenge. But having a student who is experiencing difficulties is potentially very stressful for all concerned. In my situation it was evident early on the student was at risk of not getting through. She was really struggling with elements of her communication and was tending to withdraw as a method of coping. She didn't seem aware of her difficulties, bringing almost nothing to the supervision process and despite feedback showed no improvement during the first 2 weeks. I looked at the SPEF^© and identified at least 3 core skills she was at risk of failing. The process of going through the SPEF^© was really helpful, as it helped me to be objective, and to clearly articulate what my concerns were. At that point I decided I would contact the university, rather than waiting until the halfway evaluation. I faxed through a "Concerns Exist Form". Looking back I am so glad I told them early. They provided support both to me and to my student. And it gave her as much time as possible to work on her difficulties. I would always recommend asking the uni for help, and asking them as soon as you know there is an issue.

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