5 year old pathway

My son is nearly 5, he started school in September. He finds school very hard and gets attached to certain teachers. Hes not keen on the teacher he has and doesn't want to go into school. She has suggested I drop and walk away no matter what mood he's in on drop off. It breaks my heart when he cries but I leave like I'm told! He recently had his harvest festival and stood there with a sad face the whole time, and only joined in at the end. He has ear defenders at school when in musical assembly.

At home.... he says he hates me, he hits, kicks, swears and says inappropriate things. He recently broke the pumpkin we made together. 

I find myself getting frustrated, I try and stay calm for his sake but if I go into another room he stands there banging on the door and squealing. He's made holes in my walls and sometimes is very nasty verbally to family members.

He loves adult interaction and isn't keen ok children his own age, he prefers children at least 4 years older! And doesn't get on with children with disabilities.

Please this mum needs some help! Nobody will look after him for a day because of his aggression. 

I love him more than words can possibly say, he's my life and I live everyday for him but I just want to feel like I'm not totally alone!

Hes yet to be diagnosed, school have had talks with asd assessment about putting him on the list, and applying for a ehcp 

Thanks 

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  • Hi. You are far from being alone! My son is 5 nearly 6 and sounds just like your little one. Only his school has stopped us from getting any sort of support so we are battling with that right now. What I can advise is that you get some sensory toys and lights. Set somewhere up in your home where you can take him when these meltdowns occur. We have done this for our son and he spends a lot of time in this sensory area due to his difficulties. It really does help as the low sensory lights help calm and relax him. Hope this helps.

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