I could really do with some advice, my little boys behaviour is changing and I honestly don't know how to deal with it. I always thought I handled certain behaviour quite well but looking back I think I was just lucky. My little one is 3 coming up 4, i also have a 1yo and a 10 week old which I know can be a big change. I picked up on some autistic traits when he was about 18months and now he's at nursery they too have picked up on certain things and the ball is rolling for assessments etc. His always been pretty laid back, the odd small tantrum here and there but nothing too drastic. Lately tho certain things seem to be a struggle, like walking to nursery. Before he would hold my hand and stay by my side but now all he wants to do is run off and because I don't let him he just decides to sit on the floor and that's the pattern of the whole 15 minute walk. When he does have a tantrum/meltdown at home I try to talk to him but it seems to irritate him more so I decide to ignore the banging etc then when his calmed a little I sit on the floor and ask him if he would like a big hug, am I doing this right?! I feel awful ignoring him to begin with but if I don't it just seems to escalate his behaviour. I'm also stuck on how to deal with him and his sister hitting each other, sometimes there laughing and other times their crying while they do it 😐