Hi,
Im at breaking point. My 5 year old has been diagnosed privately with asd level 1. He wants to control everything, the slightest loss of control (including mainly not getting his own way) and he goes straight to physical violence with me and my husband. Kicking, punching, throwing things, stabbing me with a pencil, pinching me. He needs therapy. The gp says CHAMAS will likely reject a referral because of his age. But we need help. We feel very alone and it’s having a negative effect on our relationship and our mental health. We have tried reward charts, calming spaces, social stories, many calming toys, etc. Nothing works. When he’s out of it he’s a kind, caring, sweet little boy. It’s like his switch flips and I’m quite frankly scared of my baby at times. I’m ashamed and embarrassed that people think it’s my parenting. I am exhausted negotiating, preparing and trying to avoid meltdowns.
kind advice gratefully received.
