Aubri's Dilemmas

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Aubri is a very intellect and talented young lady. She has a great amount of potential. She hopes to become a Broadway actress, but her backup plan is to become a bioengineer. Aubri appears to be somewhat ditzy becomes she does not employ what many call common sense, which is surprising considering the adult decisions she is expected to make while caring for her little brothers (AR 3.2). Before intervention, Aubri could be heard saying I know my homework is in here somewhere, as she digs through her backpack and binders. Or can I go back to my locker to get my notebook, homework agenda or whatever else she forgot. I personally stood before her saying, but you have a month to get that project completed. Aubri’s poor organization

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