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[quote=Anonymous]Oh this sounds so hard for your family. I can empathize because I have a SN kid that sucks up a lot of my energy during explosive times (although no school refusal so far knock on wood) and it’s so disruptive to trying to maintain employment and spending time with other kids. And I’ve definitely relied on screen time as a crutch when I absolutely need to work, so no judgment from me.

But I do think the PPs are on point that you need to find a way to reign in the YouTube. It’s going to be impossible to handle that in the middle of a work day, so I recommend trying to cut it over a long weekend or take some leave (maybe even FMLA if necessary because ED and even handing IEP stuff is covered) and just bracing yourself. It will totally suck at first, but must be done. We don’t allow YouTube at all in our home anymore because we hate what it does to our kids. I’d rather they play interactive video games or watch movies even. YouTube is just the absolute worst for kids with impulse/emotional issues.

I also agree with PPs to dig into the why your kid doesn’t want to go to school. My kid was melting down at school and it turned out there was a particular class that was really setting him off (he would start spiraling in the lead up to it and continue into the aftermath of it each day, so it was hard to pinpoint the exact cause). We got him some extra supports/a quiet place to work independently, which was a game changer. I would seriously listen to him and make sure he knows you are on his side. I tell my kids all the time that even when they don’t like what I’m saying, I am on their side 100%. And I will do my best to help them if they tell me what is wrong.

I know you say home schooling isn’t an option, but I would try to be open to creative options (e.g. half days in person with some online courses or whatever the school will accommodate). And it doesn’t have to be forever. Kids change so much that by HS you may not need the same level of accommodations.

Good luck to you OP![/quote]

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