Just wondering if this behaviour rings any bells with anyone. My son is in reception and a little boy in his class is universally described as "difficult". His behaviour in school is completely non-compliant - so if told to sit down, he stands up and vice versa. He also deliberately knocks things over, takes papers away from the other children, sits making funny noises during story time, etc. - its like he just can't control himself. I obviously don't see him in class, but outside I would say he is very physical (although not aggressive - he does push and shove but its as though he just doesn't realise he could hurt someone), not very talkative, and rarely makes eye contact. He has no interest in school work, but is obsessively interested in very restricted topics - like for eg. cowboys.
The school describes him as extremely disruptive and has referred him to see an educational psychologist. I am very concerned for the family and where this might lead, as the school has not been very supportive and I suspect they may be hoping the psychologist recommends a different school (this is a small private pre-prep by the way). His mother is worried sick and has now reached the stage of feeling physically unable to speak to other parents about this for fear they may turn against her.
Any ideas as to how we might help? Sorry its such a long one.
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missjhunterdunne · 29/04/2008 14:15
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