are there any special schools for kids w/ behavioral problems?

Question

my son has an ongoing history of defiance and disruptive behavior since grade 2. he is currently in grade 7 and his behhavior has gotten worse. school has only been in for 4 months known and my son has gotten over 15 referrals and classsroom suspensions. he disrupts the teacher when he/she is instructing the class by doing whatever to force the teacher to stop to discipline him for no reason. when the teacher tries to discipline him he cusses at the teacher calls them names and refuses to do any class work. he also trys to get other students to do the same as him or distract them from doing their work by entertaining them or starting arguements with them. he ditches class and is absent more then present. whenever i ask him why does he do these things he always blames the teacher saying they are picking on him. he never admits to many wrong.he has been arrested for shoplifting a pack of bubble gum and music cd the same pack of bubble gum and cd i asked him the other day if he wanted

he said "no" he did not want it. the next day he goes to the same store and steals it.
he seems to get a kick out of doing things that he shouldn't be doing. a psych dr said he has adhd and opositional defiance disorder. he looks so pitiful when ever i punish him for things he does its like he can't help himself or something. he is on meds for adhd and recently told me that he is spiting it out.r there any special schools for kids like this? also he is mentally slow. he does not understand how to do simple task and is very immature for his age he is 12 yrs old but chooses to be friends w/ kids as young as 8 orm 9 yrs old. he is below grade averge in every subject and failing to. one psych dr said he was autistic and possibly mildly retarded. the school is threatening to kick him out help?

Answer 1

Yes, there are. I live right by one.

Happy Holidays!

Answer 2

There are charter and alternative schools that take all kinds of kids. Normally, there is a list to get on them but they take most kids in. Your son must have a serious commitment to school if he attends--kids normally get kicked out if they miss a certain number of days though which are normally less days then a public school would allow.

The teachers are equipped to handle the problems you are talking about but still teach the students.

A lot of alternative schools get a bad reputation because of the kids that are in them but the teacher really are great. I'd look into these schools if I were you--it's worth a try. Best of Luck!

Answer 3

You have a problem.
Unless you find a way for him to want to comply to societies rules of contact, prison will slam on the brakes some day.
Chemicals, in my opinion, will only mask the real issues.
Warehousing him somewhere will break his spirit eventually.
His present behavior screams for attention.
His unruly behavior only gets him negative attention, attention nevertheless.
Who is he emulating with his actions ?
Find out who his hero is.
Find out what his personality type is.
What is his IQ.
From your added comments:
Yours and his personality do not match.
The only way out he has is to mask his true nature and feelings, and to act out.
To some extent, from what you say how he looks at you, chances are you crushed his cookies already.
Read some books by Florence Littauer to understand what is meant by personality types.

Answer 4

In Las Vegas there is.

If your son has gotten as many referrals you say he has, then the dean would have already given you a referel to Opportunity School, whitch is a behavior program for students who cannot control their behavior. If she hasn't, then the dean really, really likes him or there is no Opportunity School where you live.

Answer 5

Oh sweety I feel your pain....please join the ODD PARENTS GROUP on YAhoo. We all are right there with you. Also, google search for the Animal School video. Your son is special and has special needs that the school is unable to provide for him. As his parent it is your responsibility to your child to go to bat for him. Watch your son. What are his likes what are his dislikes? Perhaps one of his likes can be manipulated into a teaching tool.

Example: My daughter is 6 and ADHD/ODD. I found out by accident that she likes to paint/cook/and sew. I have shared this information with her teachers. They allow her to paint more often in school. At home, I teach her through her cooking and sewing. I have her read recipe cards and tell me what ingredients are needed. She learns her numbers by telling me how many inches of fabric she needs....

Many children are just not meant to sit in a desk and be spoonfed info. These kids learn better hands on. Perhaps you could look into vocational school or see if the school he is in has vocational classes. If not, then it will be up to you to provide this hands on education to him.....perhaps homeschooling is an option.

Be strong. Love your son. And watch him closely. Learn his interests and support them. Be his best friend when no one else will. God bless and please come see us in group.

Answer 6

Something is definitely wrong. Try talking to a counselor or his doctor In most areas there are schools to deal with behavioral problems. You might also look into military academies.

Answer 7

Talk to the special education teacher at his school about it if you are interested in getting him enrolled in one of these schools. The school will probably have to recommend your son for going to one of these.

Answer 8

place him in a behavioral facility, where they do have school there too, and overall with thereapy sessions, and behavioral treatment, would be more approoiated for your son, then, on his iep with the school,keep his placement at the facility of school, when he returns home!

Answer 9

In our town we have an Alternative School for children with behavior problems. Talk to the psychologist or guidance counselor at his school. They will help you get started. Please get help for him before it's too late.

Answer 10

There are schools with behavoiral problems look online