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Indigent teen behavioral help. I believe my 11 year old grandson needs inhouse counseling for a period of time. He is depressed, possesses 98% of traits for ADHD. He acts out at school and home ...

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1) The school, if public, needs to do an evaluation for special education services if his behavior is interferingwith school work - anyone can refer him - including you - contact the district office and inquire about their policies and procedures- if he does have a behavioral and/emotional disorder then counseling services among a hole host of other services can be included as part of special education services provided by the district - i'd suggest contacting a local advocacy organization for more assistance

2) Conditions at home need to be looked at - is he acting out because of possible abuse? emotional? physical and/or sexual?

3) Where are his parents in this scenario?

4) Has he been evaluated by a physician?

Many questions need to be asked - often childrens behavior is a symptom of other things bothering them and is not always organic

I would also suggest that the adults in his life seek counseling on the stress of living with and loving a child who does have special needs