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[quote=Anonymous](I hate the word “brat” but used it in the subject so it would fit.)

My son is 5, almost 6, and we are searching for answers and coming up empty. We just aren’t sure if we should treat him like he has special needs, or crack down on his behavior. These behaviors we see at home. He is occasionally difficult at school but is otherwise ok. This makes me think it’s a parenting problem, not special needs, because you can’t be special needs only at home. We don’t know if we should be more strict, or more forgiving because he’s having trouble.

He NEVER listens. Ever. It’s a constant battle: “I’m just going to”...he never, ever listens.

He tantrums over small things (and big things).

He is unpleasant, lacks empathy, rude. He’s also very immature and doesn’t act appropriate with peers.

We had him tested with the public schools and he only qualified for PT services, which we knew. We’ve brought him to a development pediatrician and he said he has anxiety.

Any guidance appreciated.

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