angelinred
06-28-2006, 10:51 PM
Steven is only 6 years old but, is extremely strong and wirily. Scholastically, he is at a 1st grade level. But, as for his social skills, he is still a toddler. He throws tantrums and has complete melt downs when he doesn't get his way. He kicks, hits, pulls hair, scratches, screeches and occasionally bites. He is completely out of control. I can’t physically restrain him anymore. He is too strong for me. Only his father can swoop him up and take him out of the area where he will eventually calm down on his own or with some threats or bribes.
He is regressing. He has been on the GFCF diet for years now. We haven’t changed a thing. I can’t understand it. He doesn’t listen or come back when called anymore. Not even for his father when he gets stern with him. He has no understanding of personal space. He will walk right over you if you are in his way. He truly is in his own little world. The strangest thing is, he knows he is being bad. You can actually see him contemplating his next move. I’ve been reading the other message boards about their fascination with water. Steven has it too. Thank God he knows how to swim.
My greater concern is, “Why is he always trying to escape?” Our house is locked down like a fortress. I wear keys around my neck to open each door in my house to keep him from getting outside and to keep him from getting into something that will create havoc.
He has no fear. He will occasionally slip through my grip and run. He won’t come back if called. I have to chase him down. He pays no attention to oncoming cars or other dangers. He just takes off for no reason. It doesn’t seem like he has an agenda or any idea of where he is going. Can anyone else relate to this? What do you do? What do I do when I absolutely can not physically manage him anymore?
He is regressing. He has been on the GFCF diet for years now. We haven’t changed a thing. I can’t understand it. He doesn’t listen or come back when called anymore. Not even for his father when he gets stern with him. He has no understanding of personal space. He will walk right over you if you are in his way. He truly is in his own little world. The strangest thing is, he knows he is being bad. You can actually see him contemplating his next move. I’ve been reading the other message boards about their fascination with water. Steven has it too. Thank God he knows how to swim.
My greater concern is, “Why is he always trying to escape?” Our house is locked down like a fortress. I wear keys around my neck to open each door in my house to keep him from getting outside and to keep him from getting into something that will create havoc.
He has no fear. He will occasionally slip through my grip and run. He won’t come back if called. I have to chase him down. He pays no attention to oncoming cars or other dangers. He just takes off for no reason. It doesn’t seem like he has an agenda or any idea of where he is going. Can anyone else relate to this? What do you do? What do I do when I absolutely can not physically manage him anymore?