Someone please give us some advice. DS2 has been referred to our paediatrician because of suspected autism. Our lives are hell at the moment. He wakes every morning at 4 am and jumps loudly on the floorboards and shouts. He switches the lights on and off repeatedly - the fuses have blown and we have had to use lamps on occasion which he touches repeatedly. He seems to have no inner control over his behaviour and seems to enjoy antagonising his siblings. I am at the end of my tether. I have suggested this morning to my husband that we put him back in a cot bed and use some sort of harness to prevent him from getting out because he climbs and is very unpredictable. I just want to make things better for us all and now DH is suggesting I'm being cruel. I don't think I am, but I feel very alone. I would be really grateful for any advice or support.
Thank you