My DS6 has had a rough year of Kindergarten. The last 2 weeks have been just INSANE. He cannot keep his hands to himself at school. When he's running around during recess he knocks children over and doesn't care that he did it or if they are hurt. He is hitting children when provoked as well as when there is no provocation at all.
I just received a call from the Principal that she has been very patient and lenient with his behavior. And she has. She has kept an open dialog with us and working very hard to come up with answers to stop the behavior or correct it. But he is being formally suspended for 1 day. He cannot return to school until Friday. Nothing seems to work and nothing seems to phase him. He's not a malicious child. He doesn't get pleasure from hurting. But he seems to not be able to control his emotions or care about what he has done to others. His overexcitabilities are EXTREME. I'd say 90% of his hitting/pushing/kicking issues happen at school. Mostly on the playground. His in class behavior is much better than it was but requires constant attention and redirection.
I'm at a loss as to what to do? We've done every reward system under the sun both at school and at home. We've done every disciplinary action under the sun.
We have a previously scheduled appointment with his Psychiatrist for tomorrow. But when I called to confirm his appointment they said the Psychiatrist is out sick and probably out sick tomorrow, too.
I've made a call to a few new Psychologists that work with gifted children. His current Psychologist has no experience with gifted children. I'm just hoping we can get in to see them soon. I've got to get a handle on this behavior before school is over.
Help.
eta- Our current Psychologist listed Disruptive Behavior Disorder and Mood Disorder NOS on DS's evaluation from October 2012.
