Stimming and distressed

Hello 75657, I am Number.

I think it would be really helpful (and potentially important) to understand what was different in your son's world last night.  If the running normally calms him - but last night it did not - then I presume something was different/worse for him.  Whilst asking him might deliver the answer to this, I think it is more likely that you will have more success if you wrack your own brain.

I wish you luck.

Yes I have some ideas, mainly around changes and things being different from usual., We have the six week holiday, he misses school and he hasn’t seen his Grandad for weeks and he sees him regularly, his Grandads in hospital. 

OK.  That would suggest that there isn't too much to be concerned about in relation to your son's behaviour.  If he is anything like me (possible, but unlikely) I am always calmer when I know exactly what the situation is regarding someone's health.  Perhaps keep your son in the loop regarding granddad's health....in age appropriate language.  Shocks and surprises upset and unsettle me......sad, tragic or uncomfortable realities do not bother me half so much...so long as I know and understand about them.

Good luck.

Thanks 

Just be honest is best but I don’t talk too much about it as that will make him very anxious 

Just be honest is best but I don’t talk too much about it as that will make him very anxious 

Thanks