Hi All,
My DS is 8, and is a bright boy. Sociable mostly, but an only child so likes his own company also. He has moved schools this year (to an independent one) after a rough year last year, but mainly for ease in my job. Last year was rough for many reasons and his behaviour deteriorated - there were a lot of SEN kids in his class - nearly half - including a few angry, violent kids - the attention was on them and it was handled that well. I think my child has copied some behaviours and I have mentioned this to his new teacher. He started off in the new school adapting to his new environment and making friends but not really completing work to the standard it should be. So it was flagged there was an issue. He isn't naughty as such at school but he will try to be class clown (it doesn't go down well here - the kids don't laugh at him!) and has now started to refuse to do what is being asked of him. Partly because he wants to finish the work he is doing. His work is generally messy, he doesn't take much pride in his work but he is an excellent reader/speller and they seem to think he has aced some processing skills tests as well. He is a bit gangly and I thought that it was a growth spurt when he hasn't got used to his new long legs - they think he has hyper mobility? What is that? Anyway - it has come to a head at parents evening where they have suggested I meet with the learning development lady to chat about him and what they both think. They have suggested him meeting with an Ed Pysch as they think he possibly has ADD. Except he doesn't have outbursts or get angry, so they aren't sure. I feel quite confused - nothing was really mentioned at his last school and he meets all expectations (even with his lack of effort). I have no idea what to do or think as this has come as a surprise. I also feel that they are moving very quickly (I am sure I will have to pay for it though)but it is almost to quickly for me to digest. The teacher actually suggested he have meds for a short time to calm him down!!! We may be offered behavioural therapy or something. He doesn't seem that bad although he can be incredibly frustrating - he is such a lovely, kind boy usually. I now feel that I have done something wrong. I have no experience in this - what do you think? Thanks for reading - I know it is long.
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Ironmanrocks · 11/11/2018 22:19
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