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Aggressive 6yr old, issues at school 'playtimes'

ellasmum

Hello,

Our daughter is 6yrs old and we are currently awaiting assessment through our local CAMH's team. Our GP, family support worker (and us) feel she displays alot of AS/ADHD symptoms. school have had ongoing issues with her behaviour. In Yr R the issues were less serious, calling out in class, not being able to sit still, social and friendship issues. She hit Yr 1 and the problems REALLY increased. She struggles desperately with friendships and anything which changes her normal routine. She also has massive anxiety issues too.  

Over the last few weeks problems are 'peaking' and I have now had 2 letters from the head teacher about her behaviour. The most recent due to her physically assaulting boys at school....When she gets cross she cannot control herself and hits out. The most likely time for these occurences are in the playground, he behaviour during playtimes is impulsive and irratic! I know she cant be constantly monitored but I am concerned these issues are just going to get worse till we finally get a diagnosis and some help!

Her Teacher said that she feels she struggles with the 'lack of structure' during the playtime, but offered no suggestion as to how this can be helped!? she had had a supply teacher unexpectedly the day before which I feel possibly didnt help as its always unsettles her!

Any suggestions as to help with aggression and the playtime issues!? is this type of physical aggression common in Autism?

Michala x

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  • Hi there,

    I'm sorry to say that indeed aggressive behaviour can occur.. there are several causes. This should be carefully observed.. and can have a different cause each time, ie

    * Not being able to express what he/she wants (can be in reaction to someone else or wanting to make contact)

    * being pestered could be a cause..

    * One should actually look at the eyes of the child to see if that is a reflex to tactile or other stimuli and the child is overwhelmed/shocked by it also

    * Being smart enough to know outside is where all the overstimulation occurs, thus acting out.. and getting send inside.. where there is more quiet, less kids.. thus stimuli

    * .....

    Maybe a trainy can observe better for a week.. and write down what is actually happening before the problems are known to the teacher!

    Just thinking: Would it be allowed for her to stay indoors during playtime, chosing one different kid  (special friend) every time? And kids can voluntere, she won't be the only one who'd prefer to stay in maybe..

    Though.. she nééds movement!! She seeks stimuli.. Has she been seen by a Sensory therapist?! That would give a lot of on hands tactics to deal with such things!

    I notice what works well, eventhough known stubborness, sadness etc.. When open for communication again: Tell them what you observed (stay factual, don't interpret!!), what you've noticed and what you think happened and how you'd feel in such a situation.. and ask if that is correct..

    I hope this is of any help..

    Love, B'fly

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  • Hi there,

    I'm sorry to say that indeed aggressive behaviour can occur.. there are several causes. This should be carefully observed.. and can have a different cause each time, ie

    * Not being able to express what he/she wants (can be in reaction to someone else or wanting to make contact)

    * being pestered could be a cause..

    * One should actually look at the eyes of the child to see if that is a reflex to tactile or other stimuli and the child is overwhelmed/shocked by it also

    * Being smart enough to know outside is where all the overstimulation occurs, thus acting out.. and getting send inside.. where there is more quiet, less kids.. thus stimuli

    * .....

    Maybe a trainy can observe better for a week.. and write down what is actually happening before the problems are known to the teacher!

    Just thinking: Would it be allowed for her to stay indoors during playtime, chosing one different kid  (special friend) every time? And kids can voluntere, she won't be the only one who'd prefer to stay in maybe..

    Though.. she nééds movement!! She seeks stimuli.. Has she been seen by a Sensory therapist?! That would give a lot of on hands tactics to deal with such things!

    I notice what works well, eventhough known stubborness, sadness etc.. When open for communication again: Tell them what you observed (stay factual, don't interpret!!), what you've noticed and what you think happened and how you'd feel in such a situation.. and ask if that is correct..

    I hope this is of any help..

    Love, B'fly

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