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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
autistic hitting and kicking
Answered by
Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA - Developmental Disabi, autism
The New England Center for Children
Southborough - MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
Doctor's Answer
by Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA, Dec 18, 2007 10:12AM
, Dec 18, 2007 10:12AM
To: tscgoblue
If your son is havinag persistent behavior problems at school you need to seek help from the guidance counselors. If they cannot provide specific behavioral programs to deal with the difficulties I recommend that you have the school system find a consultant who is experienced with behavior issues and is a certified behavior analyst. You do not mention a diagnosis so I can't speak to that issue except to note that persistent behavior problems suggest a need to have a team evaluation by a local hospital or university to rule out developmental or psychiatric issues.
