adhd/autism in 6 yr old boy/inapropriate behaviour

[esther507]

recently my friends son has been acussed on 3 seperate occasions of inapropriate sexual behavour towards friends and neighbours, is this common for a six year old boy to suffer from when suffering adhd and autism??...what signals can a parent watch out for?/...how should it be dealt with??...are they aware that they are doing wrong, because my friend is out of her mind with worry. The incidents are both with male and female children often younger than himself please reply urgently...,

concerned friend


This discussion is related to sexual behavior with an autistic child.

[esther507]

i appreciate u replying 2 my question, i think that u could be right about there being a deeper problem. There are alot of serious issues with the other 5 children in my friends family, its just that i never have the chance 2 sit a chat with my mate reguarding this problem!!!....however it puts my mind at rest a little bit more as i have a 9yr old girl and at least now i can make more focused decisions.....thanks esta...if u have any other info on this matter please feel free 2 send it 2 mex

[KarenDiane]

I wouldn't say that this is typical behavior for an autistic child. I have seen a lot of posts about similar problems but sexual behavior doesn't come naturally to a 6 year old. I would suggest counseling for this child. There may be a deeper problem here.