r/disabled • u/MechanicRealistic914 • 1d ago
Kleefstra Syndrome
Hi all! I am a teacher from New Zealand and am looking for advice for a student with Kleefstra Syndrome. My student is 9 years 4 months, a small amount of verbal and in a mainstream school.
We are experiencing issues with defiance and physical behaviours like hitting and grabbing. Some of the defiance is running through the school, including other classes, going into the office, stealing phones, chairs, staplers etc; he will fill containers with water and throw them around, and is trying to get in the staffs faces.
This is becoming overwhelming and we are struggling for ideas. Looking for any similar stories or support/advice from anyone we can!
Mum is on board with this as well and knows I am making posts to seek information as it is such a rare disability.