computer malfunctions

Last Thursday morning I was approached by SJ's computer teacher.  Apparently, SJ had been very difficult for Mr. Rom.  

Mr. Rom told me that SJ had been very grumpy each week.  He had been grumbling out loud and pounding on the keyboard when agitated.  

He told me he placed his seat near his desk, so SJ would have easier access to him when troubled.  He also placed him next to a girl who is normally a quiet, nice girl.

He wanted to know if we were doing anything different at home.  I told him about the gluten free diet, but nothing else.  I did remind him that SJ is sensitive to sounds and sometimes kids on the spectrum hear things typical people don't.  He said there is a definite hum in the room.  If he can hear it, it could be grating to SJ.

I told Mr. Rom that I would talk to him to see if there is a valid reason for his behavior.  I also told him to feel free to remind SJ that bad behavior will be a cause for an at home consequence.

At the end of the day, I asked SJ about the problems in computer class.  He told me he was upset that his seat was so far from the door (he always likes to be first). He also said he didn't like being next to a girl (always a complaint, but oh well).  He additionally said he was having trouble with one of his passwords.  

I reminded him that he doesn't get to pick his seat and if he is not first he won't die.  I told him that Mr. Rom put him near him, so he could help him easier.  I told him that if he was having trouble he still wasn't allowed to growl or hit the keyboard.  

I also told him that if this happened again he would lose electronics.  No exceptions.  He said he understood.  I hope that he does or it will be bye bye to

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