How can I find a place like bootcamp for my 6 year old son?

My son has been suspended for touching and kissing on girls along with looking at boys in the bathroom stalls, stealing, and making faces behind the teachers back. He has already repeated Kindergarden. He has ADHD and is taken medication. He is really smart. I've disciplined him, offered rewards for good behavior, explain why it is wrong, and encourage him on a daily basis. I'm tired and I have run out of options. Please help me!

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I agree with the previous posters. You really need to discuss this with the doctor who is prescribing medication.

What kind of doctor did the diagnosis and the prescription? The doctor should really be doing regular follow up appointments to make sure that the medication and dosage are correct.

If the doctor is your son's regular pediatrician, I recommend that you get a referral to a pediatric psychiatrist who is more familiar with ADHD and the various medications.

I think your son is too little for bootcamp. Usually bootcamp is for teens with very but very bad behaviour. You need to look for help, try to talk to his doctor about his problem and find out what he recommends.

Hello

I too am sorry about you feeling run down by your son's behavior. I don't feel as though boot camp is the answer though, why don't you instead try a children's behavioral health facility. I don't know what area you are in but if you contact the children's hospital in your area then they should have an answer or your child's Dr. I just think that seeing why he is behaving in this way instead of a boot camp is a better option.

Hi and welcome to GreatSchools!

I'm sorry that you're feeling so worn down by your son's behavior. Believe me, you're not alone!

If you haven't joined yet, I'd like to encourage you to join our group for Learning and Attention Difficulties. Here's the link: community.greatschools.net/groups/11554

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