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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know what to do: the social issues are honestly constant (op here). I'm not sure if this means we need to revisit the autism thing. [b]I thought autistic kids were not often violent.[/b] I'm talking nonstop grabbing, hitting, annoying. It's so tiring.[/quote]

It's a spectrum.  ADHD is often co-morbid with autism.  Kids with autism can also be affectionate.  You sound like you have some misconceptions about these issues, OP.

First things first.  Please go for an evaluation from a developmental pediatrician.  I think you'll have a better handle on what you're dealing with.

Secondly, I would seek out a behavioral therapist or ABA therapist who can deal with the grabbing and hitting and can help you and your spouse learn a systematic approach for dealing with this unwanted behavior.

Lastly, I would seek out an IEP through your local school district if you haven't already.  If your kid is doing this at 4, he will more than likely need support of some kind.  OT and ST therapy are great, but I think you're more in for a marathon than a sprint.[/quote]

I have stated that we have a dev ped, are doing aba, and have an iep, but thank you. I've actually said that at least three times on this thread. I also am aware that it's a marathon, but yes, thank you, I know. Not thinking this is a quick fix. I do know that there is a spectrum. Neither our dev ped nor the teachers nor child find seem to think he is on it. It is hard, very hard, I've found, when your child's issues are not autism, because rather than address the issues everyone asks if you are sure it's not autism. If it is, it's the type where you are very social, attached, have joint attention, very affectionate, very emotionally engaged, and are very bad at interacting with peers. I know that there is that type described on here but it's not the usual, I wouldn't say. [/quote]

Hi OP, I'm a new poster. These posts are hard for everybody, because most of us are not professionals, but just have a kid with one issue or another. When someone recognizes something similar to their own kid's issues, they tend to chime in suggesting their child's diagnosis. Which I think is natural but can lead to frustration as well, because the result is suggestions from all over the map.  And whether they are right or wrong, some suggestions are things would rather not contemplate.  But people continue to post here because it still provides something that can't be had just by talking to professionals.

I had a sinking feeling of recognition when reading your post. I didn't chime in with my kid's diagnosis, because it's nothing anyone wants to hear, and I would never presume that I could diagnose anything, let alone from a few lines of text on a message board. [/quote]

Well, now, of course, I want you to share! I mean, I'm looking for advice. I want advice. Tell me what you recognize. [/quote]

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