I'm using the term aggressive behaviour a bit loosely here because I'm not actually sure he is doing it out of aggression. Anyhow recently DS has started to be a bit pushy and shovey with other children at pre school. This is very new behaviour as he has been going for a year and never done it in the past.
It seems to be coinciding with a new awareness of children and him actually interacting with them more, whereas before he has alway been a bit oblivious and disinterested in other children.
His speech is very delayed and his understanding of language is also delayed which makes him quite immature for his age so I'm struggling to find away to communicate with him that pushing and hitting isn't acceptable.
He gets time outs and he will say sorry willingly, although I'm not sure he is saying it in the genuine sense of the word!
I really want to find a way to nip this behaviour in the bud, I'm feeling really stressed and worried about his development issues as it is without him alienating himself further from other children by hurting them or not respecting their personal space (his idea of a cuddle is rugby tackling you to the ground and holding you in a bear hug!)
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dealing with aggressive behaviour in 3 year old with severe speech and language delay?
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Catsdontcare · 17/10/2011 13:00
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