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Troubled child tutoring help?

My cousin was neglected when he was younger and now has a speach impediment, a violent nature, adhd, autisum, and a few other problems that I know were caused by his parents view on how a young child should be treated. They left him alone in his crib and when he cried they wouldn’t pick him up or talk to him. They still don’t pay a whole lot of attention to him but they finally decided that someone needs to pay attention to him when they saw his report card and all his teachers said that he would have to take the third grade over again for the third time. I am the lucky one who ended up with the task of trying to turn his ‘act’ around because I’m the only person he likes. I need some help though because he may like me but he doesn’t really listen to me plus I am only 15 years old. I really don’t know what to do but they’re paying me more money a week than my job at Wal Mart so I want to give it a try. Help!

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you have a big heart and very smart in knowing the problems of this child.

unfortunately, it seems that he is extremely delayed that he really need help of people educated in autism and behavior studies. only the parents can get him the help he really needs.

my suggestion to you is maybe have them look at the responses to your question. maybe then, they will know that this is a serious situation for their son.

i am a mom of 3 kids and one of them is autistic. we caught it early, but there is sooooooo much to do. speech therapy, occupational therapy and some kids physical therapy. then you have to work with the child at home constantly. encourage them to communicate properly, write, spell, count, you name it. it really is a 24 hour job. the little boy’s parents could be in denial about the whole thing;it might seem overwhelming, but they have to do it so their son can have a chance in life and live up to his potential.

if you would like to know more, check out my profile and email me if you like.

good luck.

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TeacherLady
Although it is terrific that you want to help this child, however, there is a limit to the things you can do since you are fifteen and not the child’s parent.

It sounds as though the Department of Children and Family Services needs to get involved. They can help with the school issues, get him involved with therapists, and get the help he needs, whether it’s in or out of the home.

You can’t sign any papers at school or get him any of the therapies he needs until you are older and can assume guardianship. This child needs a behaviorist, speech therapy, a counselor, and possible medical evaluation for meds, family counselor, and more.

In the meantime, all you can do is give him the attention he craves. Be firm, fair, and consistent with him, and try to learn all you can about autism (which isn’t caused by parental neglect), and talk to him a lot and make him talk to you to work on his speech impediment.

Engage him in activities just as you would any child you are babysitting, such as reading books, playing outside, cooking, and whatever he is interested in. Keep him busy, praise him when he does something good, and let him know you love him.

Good luck!

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gordgato
Hi, I think it is great that the individual has taken a liking to you. Autism is a very difficult and can become very frustrating at times when you think that the student has mastered what you have taught then they turn around and regress on you. there is a web-site you may want to surf for many resources that be enable you to become a good teacher in what ever area you are trying to teach. When surfing the site go to Autism, parents and this will guide you to better come up with educational ideas to help this student. Also down the end of the page of this site you will go to discovery and there will be lesson plans for you to use.

good luck

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This is Jonathan Chan
You should be proud of yourself for helping your cousin. A kid with speach impediment, a violent nature, adhd, autiusm does require special attention. Why don’t you get some advice on how to deal with the situation at sites where many tutors & retired teachers hang out: http://www.tuitionplaza.com/tutoring/ Good luck!
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chellyk
If this child is repeating 3rd grade for te 3rd time I think its time they get a professional involved here. Sorry to sound mean but at 15 you aren’t really prepared to get him up to speed with all the delays he has. These parents need to get some help from their school district and demand the child get summer school, therapy as needed etc and actually participate.

I am impressed that you are willing or wanting to help your cousin. The best way to help is to suggest they have some professional help.

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Catherine A
Please know that autism is a neurological and communication impairment, and is NOT caused by parental neglect. Most children with autism are not violent.

This child needs speech and language therapy, and possibly special placement for his education needs.

You may wish to learn more about autism. I have found this site helpful. http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

Good luck to you.

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