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Originally Posted by Prudence
Please tell me this isn't because they can't provide smarter kids with an education appropriate to their abilities.
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No, not at all. It is for kids that have had behavioral issues in the past, that get easily frustrated when they have to think things out. It isn't a "you got in trouble so you have to see a counselor" but more of a "let's try to keep you out of trouble so you don't have to see the principal." I
n Nick's case, he has issues relating to other kids his age. He also hates having to slow down what he's doing to think. He has anger issues related to a strong sense of "fairness." Of course, it is my job to figure out if he was really wronged, or if it is just happening in his own mind.
She said that these kids are really smart, but easily distracted, which can also lead to behavior problems.