Q My nephew is having behavioral problems with his teacher. The teacher claims that he is a manipulative child. My sister and I tried to solve this problem by calling a meeting with the teacher and the school principal. We also asked for a CORE test to see if my nephew can be properly diagnosed, so we can find some type of help. The school staff isn't helpful at all. My nephew doesn't stay still in class, he always want to be first. He is very impatient and doesn't listen when someone tries to teach him something. Even his doctor says he's hyper. Do you think there's a place where my sister and I can get help for him? A Start with your nephew's pediatrician. He or she can discuss possible medications that may help your nephew with self-control. The pediatrician or the school counselor can also refer you to therapists in your community who can work with your sister and your nephew on positive behavior management techniques. Skolesystemet yder ydelser til børn med særlige behov, og din nevø kan være berettiget til nogle af disse ydelser. Kontoret for ekstraordinære børns personale på din nevøs skole eller i skolesystemets hovedkvarter kan fortælle dig om tilgængelige tjenester. Din nevø kan være berettiget til tjenester til børn med adfærdsproblemer eller til børn med andre helbredsproblemer såsom opmærksomhedsunderskud/hyperaktivitetsforstyrrelse.
Mange lokalsamfund tilbyder også programmer for børn med adfærdsproblemer gennem private skoler. Din nevøs børnelæge eller skolepersonale kan hjælpe dig med at beslutte, hvor der er bedst.
