Known as the terror of the school, first grader Tim* experienced outbursts of anger and frustration. He hit and kicked most of his classmates, along with a few school personnel. He spent large amounts of time in the bathroom and running down the hall. Schoolwork frustrated Tim and his performance was poor.

          Having recently moved into his dad and step mom’s home, his parents were unsure of what to do about Tim’s behavior. They were without direction or unity concerning this situation and it had become a source of contention between them.  

          KIND’s involvement began with assisting Tim to control his impulsiveness. In addition, the KIND worker helped Tim with his schoolwork. Tim’s interest in computers was soon evident. He was rewarded with additional computer time when he was able to comply with classroom rules and schedules.

          Tim’s work on the computer helped him read better. As his reading level increased, his frustration level decreased. He became more able to control his anger and frustration.

          When KIND’s contract ended, step mom volunteered to go to the school and help Tim with his extra computer time. They became a team, both celebrating the daily victories of success.  

        (*Child’s name has been changed for confidentiality purposes.*)