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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I honestly don't think he has any desire to inflict injury. I would have seen that in him by now. He's very non aggressive. He has never been aggressive with peers. The worst he's ever done at home before this is throw a toy across a room when he was mad at us once.

This morning when the baby was crying he ran over to her and began caressing her head. Then he put a pacifier in her mouth. He asked if he could hold her also. So I honestly don't see any desire to inflict injury or pain. What I see is strong sensory cravings though. But rarely has it ever resulted in injury.

When DS realizes he's actually inflicted pain he seems shocked. He sometimes will cover his face with his hands as if ashamed. But in the moment he seems to have no ability to predict how his actions can hurt sometimes. 
 
But with stealing and lying he doesn't feel as much remorse. He says he knows its wrong but that the items he takes are replaceable. He says he can replace them using the money his grandparents give him on his birthdays. Or when he steals he sometimes quickly forgets the impact its had on the victim.

Update - I've instituted the allowance and so far he's thrilled with the new idea. I hope it works.

Meanwhile I would love some ideas as to how to help him be more empathetic.

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