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Problem Child
By NCP

I agree with the others, check to see if he qualifies for aide time. Also, I have had three autistic boys in the last three years and two of them also had ADHD. They all displayed similar behaviors. The two w/ ADHD were on
the specialized diet and it really helped them both. But, it sounds like these parents maynot be open to anything. Here are some things that helped with my "difficult" children.

* Set a rigid schedule for them. They will thrive on predictability.

* Find out what he likes and use it to your advantage. One of my little boys really liked to draw with "smelly markers" and so

I would make a deal with him that if he did XYZ, he could have 5 minutes to draw.

* Find a special job he could do and then use that as a bargaining tool. Start small so he gets to do the job a lot, then when you have to take it away it will make more of an impact.

* Talk to your principal. Come up with a system, like three strikes and your out, and have your principal back you up. That way if the kids shows up in the office with some work, they know what he is there for and what he needs to do to come back to class.

* If you haven't already read 1-2-3 Magic, do. It is a great resource for behavior management. And you can use it for whole class. My little trouble really did well with it. He tested it at first and made it to three and had to face the consequences, and then he hardly had to move his clip at all after that.

Good luck!