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[quote=Anonymous]OP here- these are great suggestions. I know that DS isn't unique but it's difficult to be dealing with needs on two ends of a continuum.

I am very concerned about DS's emotional regulation- it's not just the behavior problems-- it causes him not to learn the lessons of hard work. He melts down before he can work through the challenge of learning new material.

He does have social skills and CBT therapy, but it's relatively new, and I know I need to give it time to work. He is not currently taking medication- I'm holding off as long as I can. The emotional issues and impulsivity seem to be getting worse as he ages-- if it doesn't improve this year, DH and I decided we will consider medication.

The reason I brought up HFA is because DS meets a lot of criteria- however, his neuropsych ran some tests that seemed to rule it out.

I'm encouraged to hear that some of this gets better as the kids age. DS is very aware that he's not part of a "group" at school and that no one seeks him out to play/interact. He said he's picked last on the PE teams and has resolved it by spending time in the bathroom during PE. He's told me that he feels "worthless" and that he's "a mistake." It breaks my heart that my bright, creative kid struggles so much.

These are rambles, but I appreciate the chance to get it off of my chest. [/quote]

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