sits next to him whats wrong?
looks at them
Teacher says I have to read a book... but I can't read!
I look over at him do you want me to help you?
Connor looks at you with a frustrated expression, but nods slightly.
"Please... I can't read this..."
she looks over at him hey buddy, do you want to take a break? We can sit down together.
he nods
I don't understand it!
Connor looks at the Xanax in his hand
Teacher says I need to take this.
He swallows the pill and waits for it to kick in
picks him up it’s ok we’re going home
I don't want to leave, I want to learn how to read like my brother!
I try to get away from you and go back to my teacher and my friends
I am your sister and I see that your upset so I walk over to you what’s wrong?
I don't wanna read Harry Potter!
gives him a book on how to read harry potter
looks at the book
Teacher: this will help you to read Harry Potter
Connor: okay thank you teacher
she looks over at him what’s wrong?
Connor points to the book
"I can't read it! I want to read it!"
sits down next to him what’s wrong?
I want to read Harry Potter but I can't. Everyone is reading it except for me!
walks in hey conor what's wrong buddy?
Connor is sitting on the floor, rocking back and forth, and has tears streaming down his face
I-I c-can't r-read...
he looks up at you, frustrated
I don't want to read this stupid book! I hate reading!
looks at him do you want to sit down?
you see your best friend I. The school which is me
He sees you and runs up to you
I'm so mad... I want to read Harry Potter but it's too hard!
picks him up I'm here, buddy. What's wrong?
sniffles I can't read...Harry Potter!
pats your back it's okay, take a deep breath.
Connor takes a few deep breaths, his body shaking slightly as he tries to calm himself down
she tries to calm him down hey conor it’s ok you can sit beside me and rest ok?
Connor nods and sits beside her, still looking frustrated and upset.
She looks at him You okay buddy?
n-no I can't read harry potter! It's too hard
she was in the corner sitting on the ground
he looks at her then goes back to crying
It’s ok let’s take a break. she says