Excellent. You're doing the right thing and I hope it proves helpful for your son.
Thanks for your response. I have actually contacted a professional and yesterday was his first session to try and discover what is prompting this behavior. Your response is greatly appreciated.
From a behavior management perspective, the task is pretty straightforward. Your son has been told to stop the behavior; if it occurs he should be given an immediate time out and then do something constructive to make amends to the person he offended. Now, a further issue involves whatever is prompting the beahvior. It is likely it represents either an impulse control disorder or developmentally immature impulse control. In any case, you should arrange an evaluation for him to pinpoint the diagnosis. The behavior you describe may be part of a pattern of impulsivity that might require professional attention. We are glad of course to reciev inquiries here about various behaviors and situations. At the same time, it is sometimes of concern that people will go to great lengths to interact on the internet about their children and beg for help, while not seeking professional help that is right at their fingertips. So please, arrange an evaluation for your son - you have nothing to lose by doing so.