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[quote=Anonymous]DS is 5, but weighs 70 lbs and is very tall. He looks like an 8 year old. He is faster than me. He has zero impulse control.

We have locks on doors so he can’t get out of the house, but one of his obsessions is trying to leave.

This morning he managed to get outside, I ran out to follow him. He was completely naked (we live in a warm climate so it’s not cold but also not ok to be naked).

I caught up with him and was trying to get him back inside and he threw himself on the ground and wouldn’t get up. I finally got him up but then had to carry him home (nearly a block) while he was hitting/kicking/spitting on me.

I find myself feeling VERY angry in these situations. Like it is very hard for me when I have to assert myself physically. It just feels like such a horrible escalation but it also makes me feel full of rage too. It is also very hard on my body and I’m frequently severely injured.

Once inside, DS swiped the kitchen counter and shattered multiple plates and glasses and then I had to once again , physically pick him up and carry him to his room.

Similar things happen multiple times a week.

We are doing ABA, PCIT, OT, and speech but I still don’t understand what I’m supposed to do when my child is physically harming himself and others and putting himself into unsafe situations. Soon he will be too big for me to carry.

Would appreciate any resources you may have.[/quote]

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