Hi everyone,
I have a 7 year old son who is both gifted and has aspergers. I have working with his school since he entered kindergarten, trying to make his school experience productive. In september he started out in first grade, and quickly moved up to third grade for math and science. Meanwhile, he was so bored in first grade that his behavior was out of control. He would get so frustrated that he ended up being physical to teachers. Anyhow after endless unsuccessful behavior plans, they moved him totally up to third grade because he exhibited no negative behaviors in the third grade class.
That however has changed. He is now exhibiting more behaviors, including a refusal to do writing, flopping on the floor when he doesn't want to do something, and just general rigidity when asked to do something he doesn't want to do.
The school is now discussing moving him (AGAIN) to an EDBD class that only has 4 students in it,(although they say he will be allowed to join the regular class for math and science.
From my research, it seems like all the behaviors are common for an aspie kid. They went so far as to say he is the most academically gifted child the school has ever seen, but his lack of creativity and refusal to do writing have now potentially jeopardized his ability to receive any gifted services. Not sure what to do. His IEP meeting is coming up and I am at a loss...please help!
