4 year old very emotional and hitting mum

[Rainbow19900]

Hi my4 year old has started hitting me /scratching my face when I tell him off

we've tried time out on bottom step but he just gets up

we've tried to say " No granny's house " but he repeats it back to us " No granny house for you " and he seems very emotional always on edge of tears

He is on autism pathway but paediatrician doctor doesn't think he has it as he makes eye contact

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

If he's being assessed for ASD, you might be better asking for some tips in the Special Needs section as often regular discipline won't work with DC with ASD