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<blockquote data-quote="morningcuppa" data-source="post: 81590" data-attributes="member: 4108"><p>Hi I don't know if I can offer much advice really but I am also an aide and have worked with a similar child . He was ok with me until I told him no then he decided he wanted to kill me. I used to wear shin pads as he kicked me a lot. </p><p></p><p>It sounds like he needs a diagnosis fast! I wonder how the parents handle him. Do they give in to him all the time? I feel it is vital to be consistent and the school and parents all have to agree to a certain way of handling him. It is no good you trying to be firm if the parents undermine that.(That's what happened with me.)</p><p>Make sure you have enough support from the other staff in the job as it sounds tough. The school experts should give you clear guidelines so don't be afraid to seek their advice.</p><p>Some strategies we tried were:</p><p>A visual timetable using pictures - the child was autistic</p><p>Stickers gained for compliance. He could earn a reward for enough points at the end of the day.</p><p>Praise and encouragement as much as possible.</p><p>No must always mean no. I did not back down if he freaked out.</p><p></p><p>If you are expected to restrain him do insist you have training to do so safely.There are certain ways of doing so that do not cause injury but you must be trained for your own protection. </p><p></p><p>Good luck. It can be very rewarding but hard work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="morningcuppa, post: 81590, member: 4108"] Hi I don't know if I can offer much advice really but I am also an aide and have worked with a similar child . He was ok with me until I told him no then he decided he wanted to kill me. I used to wear shin pads as he kicked me a lot. It sounds like he needs a diagnosis fast! I wonder how the parents handle him. Do they give in to him all the time? I feel it is vital to be consistent and the school and parents all have to agree to a certain way of handling him. It is no good you trying to be firm if the parents undermine that.(That's what happened with me.) Make sure you have enough support from the other staff in the job as it sounds tough. The school experts should give you clear guidelines so don't be afraid to seek their advice. Some strategies we tried were: A visual timetable using pictures - the child was autistic Stickers gained for compliance. He could earn a reward for enough points at the end of the day. Praise and encouragement as much as possible. No must always mean no. I did not back down if he freaked out. If you are expected to restrain him do insist you have training to do so safely.There are certain ways of doing so that do not cause injury but you must be trained for your own protection. Good luck. It can be very rewarding but hard work. [/QUOTE]
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