what to do when school ends?

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I wish for once I could be the one giving advice because of success I have

had with my son now 7.5, nonverbal, very low functioning, numerous food

allergies etc. Once again I need advice and guidance.

Although progress is slow Sam is making some at his school. He is much more

calm there because of all the structure and predictability. But when he gets

home pinching aggressing rocking all start. I have two other children who

need to go places and there isn't the same atmosphere here at home as I am

sure others of you experience. I do have sitters that come and help me but

there isn't a lot of things he can do. I know the lack of communication

skills is what motivates his aggression most of the time. He is really

starting to hurt us all. I can't provide the same setting as school but I

don't know what to do. What do you guys do with your kids (that are like

Sam) after school? I guess I need a home program but who should provide

that. I do have a home trainer that comes for 2 hours every other week but

that isn't enough. My public school is paying for the out of town placement

he is in and I don't think they are going to pay for anything else. Where

would I get someone to set up a home program? His school isn't responding to

this idea. I have tried things before where they teach me but after a month

I just can't do it anymore. I would really appreciate some suggestions or

ideas of things to do with him. All he likes to do is jump on our beds, and

eat and listen to music. Help please. thanks Cathy