my sons behaviour

My son has changed so drastically.  One minute he is a kind, helpful, funny loving child, the next minute he hates everyone and everything, wanting to run away, kill himself or hurt everyone in his way.  I just can't get through to him, he feels that everyone hates him.  He is top of his class and has myself and 2 loving little sisters.  He is nearly 10 and scares me as he can be very violent yet is such a confused little boy.  What can I do to help him

[Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA]

Your description suggests emotional issues; you should have your son evaluated by the school guidance professionals and/or your pediatrician to determine if there are opportunities for providing him with therapies directed at emotional and behavioral support.  

[MJIthewriter]

Could he be stressed?  Have you noticed the violent behavior more when he is angry or upset?  I have in my journals a breakdown of an anxiety attack that I had and what lead me up to trying to hurt my arm.

MJI, diagnosed with PDD nos.

[babesmissy]

my 8 yr. old son is just as crazy as yours so i know how you feel. is your child medicated? I hate to use med's but after my school threatened to kick him out for voilent behaivour i had no choice. he is on resperadone 1mg at am 1.5 at bed
ritalin 15mg -am and 15mg at noon and he is much better and easier to handle.