The next afternoon, John arrived at school to meet with Caroline’s teacher. She greeted him with a warm smile, ushering him into the classroom. “I’m glad you could make it, Mr. Duval,” she said. “Please, call me John,” he replied, already anxious.
The teacher wasted no time. “I wanted to talk to you about Caroline’s social interactions—or rather, the lack thereof. Inside the classroom, she’s very quiet and often plays by herself, while outside, some older students help her during recess.”