Autism Spectrum: Preschooler

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4 Year Old Behavior

I am wondering if any of you have experienced some of these characteristics with your 4 year old (I have a boy). He can't stand tags in his clothing, socks are too tight, pants are too tight (even though they are not.....), no long sleeve shirts (can't stand them!). Behaviors he has are: tantrums....screaming, yelling, and hitting the bedroom door...etc... when we are transitioning him from one thing to the next...and he is not happy about the next event. We also are hearing from others that he is bugging other kids who are next to him...

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ADHD In 3 Year Old

We have been observing our 3 year old for the last year and 1/2 for signs of...

High Functioning

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High Functioning Autism and Dicipline

Hi Moms. My son has just been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. He is about 6 months behind on most things like his verbal skills and social skills. He is on the high functioning end of the spectrum and currently 3 years old. My question is re: dicipline. He has always been a pincher, biter and now slapper. In the past we have tried many different things to stop this behavior but now with this new diagnosis I am at a loss of what to do. I have applied for all of the free services that are offered to us and am waiting for...