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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 247440" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hi GB_42. Welcome.</p><p>I am so sorry about what you are going through.</p><p>I have to agree with-the others, that your difficult child has only a minimal diagnosis and needs more exams, more tests, etc. </p><p>I sent my son to a very expensive wilderness camp last summer. They alternated 3 days in wilderness, 4 days at base camp for school work, for an entire month. It was excellent! But we can't afford to do it again this yr. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p>I agree with-dadside that these programs don't fix anything. They provide your difficult child with-structure, learning situations, new environments, supervised physical activities, and ways to challenge himself. Typcally they have ropes courses and rock climbing, which help build self esteem. In fact, they did virtually all the same things that my husband did at a corporate retreat for team building.</p><p>But once your difficult child comes home, he's still a difficult child. The camp should give you an exit interview, with-difficult child sitting there, to discuss high poiints and low points, and programs they used that you can put in place at home.</p><p>You've got to continue with-the new programs (or therapy, if you will) or you'll slide back to square one.</p><p>The issues your son has deal with-his basic personality and underlying issues, as well as drug use. </p><p>Sending him to a wilderness camp should help with-the drug use. They typically do clothing checks, and do not allow pants with-8 millions pockets. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Also, do not send your son away by telling him that he is "bad." He is being sent to a very special place to help him learn new skills, make new friends and develop new behavior strategies. </p><p>There is no way any kid would believe he's being sent away if he is bad when he gets to go caving, rock climbing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and camping!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 247440, member: 3419"] Hi GB_42. Welcome. I am so sorry about what you are going through. I have to agree with-the others, that your difficult child has only a minimal diagnosis and needs more exams, more tests, etc. I sent my son to a very expensive wilderness camp last summer. They alternated 3 days in wilderness, 4 days at base camp for school work, for an entire month. It was excellent! But we can't afford to do it again this yr. :( I agree with-dadside that these programs don't fix anything. They provide your difficult child with-structure, learning situations, new environments, supervised physical activities, and ways to challenge himself. Typcally they have ropes courses and rock climbing, which help build self esteem. In fact, they did virtually all the same things that my husband did at a corporate retreat for team building. But once your difficult child comes home, he's still a difficult child. The camp should give you an exit interview, with-difficult child sitting there, to discuss high poiints and low points, and programs they used that you can put in place at home. You've got to continue with-the new programs (or therapy, if you will) or you'll slide back to square one. The issues your son has deal with-his basic personality and underlying issues, as well as drug use. Sending him to a wilderness camp should help with-the drug use. They typically do clothing checks, and do not allow pants with-8 millions pockets. :) Also, do not send your son away by telling him that he is "bad." He is being sent to a very special place to help him learn new skills, make new friends and develop new behavior strategies. There is no way any kid would believe he's being sent away if he is bad when he gets to go caving, rock climbing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and camping!!!! [/QUOTE]
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