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My six year old son actively does things while I'm distracted, working, and not doing things he wants me to do or doing things fast enough that he knows he will get in trouble for.
My mother was telling me that it is not normal for children to do these things, so I think it's a manifestation of his Autism.
For example, this morning, I made him a sandwich for breakfast and he didn't want to eat it. I told him then he wasn't going to get anything else. (He doesn't have weight or eating issues… read more
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Members rallied around a parent struggling with her six-year-old son's destructive behaviors, which include deliberately peeing on things,... Read more
My son is the same way, and i too am looking for some tips. I understand what its like and know its tough. Stay strong. I cant afford to take him to a psychiatrist. Yes i have insurance but the copays are to high.
@A MyAutismTeam Member I'm so excited. We got a call today from the Autism Center, someone canceled so we got their spot and will be going in tomorrow morning!
My sons are in kindergarten too. One of them started showing similar aggressive, oppositional behaviors. We've got an appointment with a psychiatrist coming up.
I don't have any answers for you but I understand your frustration and bewilderment. I have a five year old who is 95% of the time very kind and sweet and joyful. But if he doesn't get something he wants he is apt to act out by deliberately doing something he knows will upset me. Many times I find myself trying to avoid creating a scene because I know it can go on and on and some days I just can't deal with it. Then I feel guilty I am making the problem worse by not allowing him the opportunity to be frustrated and learn he can become frustrated and be okay. I do see him copy any bad behavior he witnesses however so we do everything we can to demonstrate how to be upset or disappointed without hurting anyone, breaking anything, etc. I also have to monitor/control his social situations as he will do whatever negative thing he sees other kids doing. Hugs.
I would start by not acknowledging the things he does to irritate you. He wants that reaction and if he doesn't get it he might possibly stop acting out. He sounds like he is looking for attention. Some kids crave attention constantly so maybe you can start to put aside everything else when he is awake and spend all your free time with him when he is awake. Then you can gradually start to be able to do things you need to do when he is awake. I would give him tons of attention and play with him constantly. If he refuses to eat a sandwich for example let him choose something else but tell him he has to help make it. Maybe that will give him what he needs. Hope this helps!
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