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My 6 yr old has attacked another child

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FeelShame · 11/02/2026 21:36

My 6 yr old is autistic. He was diagnosed very young after some concerning behaviour and unable to do activities at nursery. We have worked hard on behaviour and we have had support.

He has been doing really well in mainstream. But he's been getting rage at home. He's kind and gentle and then when he feels rejected - he gets rage and screams or shouts. Im always there to control it

He's normally fine at school but today he went for another kid. Totally out of control. The teachers didnt get to them in time. The kid has marks all over his face. They said it was bad enough to suspend him but aren't going to because of his diagnosis and because its the 1st time.

I've messaged the mum apologising and saying there are no excuses and I will do everything and anything to prevent it happening again. No reply.

Should I try to talk to her at school gate? Should I just leave it? I know no expectation for her to be understanding. I would be furious.

Any advice on what to do.

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TheBlueKoala · 11/02/2026 21:43

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Wtf!? Kick someone who's lying down. Her son should have a 1:1 if he's prone to violence to protect the others but OP said this was the first time.

Londonrach1 · 11/02/2026 21:43

Please leave her. Her child has been attacked and she is probably very upset and she dealing with a lot of emotions. I know you are too in a different way but please don't contact again. Leave this with the school to deal with. Has your son been suspended?

Brewtiful · 11/02/2026 21:42

I appreciate you want to try to fix this situation but be honest if it was your child would you want to contacted? Please leave well alone.

Ilovemychocolate · 11/02/2026 21:42

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Oh please!
What a horribly insensitive comment to make!

Ilovemychocolate · 11/02/2026 21:41

I really feel for you, but don’t message anymore, let the other mum come to terms with it.

Pleatherandlace · 11/02/2026 21:41

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YeBroshae · 11/02/2026 21:40

Perhaps request the suspension to reinforce the lesson to your son that this behaviour will not be tolerated and also allow school to put more safeguards in place

Octavia64 · 11/02/2026 21:40

Leave it.

Nevertriedcaviar · 11/02/2026 21:39

Please leave her alone. Her child has been attacked and she won't be in the mood for forgiveness.

Motherofflower · 11/02/2026 21:39

Id just leave it, if she wanted to message you back or contact you she would. Shes probably still feeling anger and frustration her kick has been scratched in school

ToKittyornottoKitty · 11/02/2026 21:37

No just leave her alone, you’ve said sorry and hopefully she understands it’s not your fault. But her child has been hurt and she doesn’t owe you ‘forgiveness’ either, just leave it be