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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I mean this in the nicest way-Please stop calling your child violent. Yes, he's reacting aggressively because of stress or anxiety or whatever the reason may be but that's not the same at all as a child who willfully hits others at random because it's fun or because he wants to feel in control like a bully.

You should also stop thinking of him as having a mental illness in the traditional sense. He has neurodevelopmental disorders that impact how he thinks so the world around him is confusing and he's reacting physically because this is the only way he knows how.

You mentioned that after he was told he would miss a big school event he lashed out even more. This seems like a clear sign that he's angry with what's been going on at the school or himself and that cannot feel good.

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I am the pp who has an 8 yr old with ASD/ADHD who went through something similar last year in 2nd grade.  Your child is Not being "violent" on purpose but basically freaking out and lashing out bc there is something "off" at school.

Please be careful with language.

My DS is not in AAP but in a language immersion program since prek4.  It is possible to get the right supports and have your child thrive but you have to have the school team on your side.

Start with the FBA.  Why is your school suspending your DS when his behavior is clearly due to his disability?  And the behaviors are obviously out of his control and the suspensions make absolutely zero difference in his behavior.  My child was never suspended not once.

1.  See how the FBA and behavioral intervention plan work.  I can't believe they suspended your DS that many times and it is now November.   It really sounds like the school does not want him there.  Hire an advocate.  At the very least, they should stop the suspensions and get your child more IEP hours or even an aide until these issues are sorted out.

2. Why is he on the Risperadol?  What is it suppose to do for him?  Adderall should not be given to someone with anxiety.  His meds need to be changed.  You may want to call up the Ross Center and see Dr Daniel Pine who works with kids with anxiety disorders.

My child is on Focalin XR for his ADHD, combined type, but I actually prefer him off.  It makes him weepy and emotional which he normally never is.  My DS does not have an anxiety disorder but I can see how a stimulant will make any anxiety issues worse.

3.  Get a new neuropsych.  The wait to see Dr. Black will be long at least 6 months but it sounds like you need an expert.  It will be worth it.

Hang in there!  It can get better.

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