Hello, I am in need of some advice on how to handle my 7.5 year old son, who likes to drop the "F" bomb at school and his after school care program when he get's really upset. I have tried taking away toys, restrictions, talking and nothing seems to be getting through to him.

His after school care provider told me today that if he can't stop she is going to have to suspend him as it is effecting the other neuro-typical kids.

Any ideas/suggestions would be great. Thank you

My son is on the mild end of the spectrum. He has an IEP, was in special ed, but has since been mainstreamed. He is in 4th grade. He has had social difficulties in school, at church, at birthday parties, restaurants, stores... just about everywhere. He has had to adapt to travel by plane in order to have his court-ordered visitation with his non-custodial parent, but always with one of his parents escorting him. Recently, the other parent has insisted that our son fly unaccompanied for his… read more

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Exercise, yoga or dance therapy? Eat healthy? Sleep or nap nicely? Hike or ride or walk?

Melatonin

Meltdowns