Originally Posted by bbo:
Is this the little guy who may also be intellectually gifted?
If so, read this:
http://www.stephanietolan.com/is_it_a_cheetah.htm
here is a great website for parents and educators of gifted children:
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/characteristics.htm
I know terminating will be tough. It may be easier for his parents to hear if you tell them you suspect he may be gifted. Young Bart Simpson may do better in a program designed for young Bart Simpsons, if such a thing exists in your community!
I had a child like him many years ago that I terminated. I really felt I could not meet his needs in my program. He is now 13, and once identified as gifted (by his school system), did much better.
Good luck to you in your search for a new client that is a better fit. Best wishes to this family who will hopefully find what their child needs.
It is that child. I will go read that. I asked his mom when I was putting him in his car seat friday if she had ever suspected that he is gifted. She said his dad is very intelligent. I will stick in there for a short time to see if I can fill spot because its so close to christmas and I can use the cash. Knowing its just until the first of the year will help though. I am gonna have to just be sure he is playing by himself all the time so he isn't hurting anyone else in the process. I hate it but I have to protect others and he has to know its not ok