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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  There are consequences in the form of no electronics/screentime, as well as others consequences. [b] Tying it to extracurriculars isn't something that we would do -- the extracurriculars are great for his self-esteem and are things in which he really excels and which demand commitment.[/b]  Our own thoughts at this point, confirmed by some of the responses here, are that this indeed is a behavioral problem - just not clear (yet) if it's tied into a bigger mental health problem.

We agree that the behavior is unacceptable and, as I posted earlier, the expectations that are set re agenda review aren't just our expectations but those of school -- and would be those of a special needs school as well, based on what we saw/heard when we toured some of the schools last year.  Nor are the expectations unreasonable.[/quote]

I'm sorry to say this but you are reinforcing your DS's negative behavior.  It's clear the current consequences (electronic/screentime, etc.) aren't meaningful to him.  Yet, you won't touch something that is meaningful to him. Why should he change? This is discipline 101.  This is not part of a bigger mental health issue.  [/quote]

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