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tips on aggressive behaviour please?????

mel29
mel29
hi
i'm mum to 4 aged 9,7,5,2 my 5 year old son is autistic and very aggressive to the point where his two sisters(7 and 2 year olds)are scared of him.I've tried everything with him and nothing works i'm at my wits end with him its like he not phased by anything i punish him with because he has this big grin across his face and at times its like he's possessed by the devil you may think this a bit extreme but thats how he is.Anbody with any suggestions is greatly appreciated coz i don't know what else to do.
thanks mel x
Olismom
Olismom
It sounds like my boy who hurts his brother who is 5 years older. I strongly suggest you get him into a behaviorist and look at your options as soon as possible. That has helped us, but it is a process and the sooner you get help the better.
It sounds like the dynamic of the whole family may need to change, but it can work out! Good luck and ask about anything you come up with that may be confusing!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Olismom. I think that you need to seek some outside help as soon as possible. I know this must be a tough thing to deal with because it impacts the whole family. I think it is a process that needs to be worked out. He needs to find ways to deal with his aggression that are not hurtful for other people. Good luck. Hope it gets better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
read the thread
" dealing with anger" It has alot of advise on the same subject.
It is so hard Mom... I truly understand...