I think the hardest part is that as DS7 gets older, there's more of an expectation that he should be able to control himself. It's harder to look past the misbehavior and see it as a by-product of his anxiety that we have to help him work through. It's hard for others (e.g., grandparents) to understand as well.

We make progress, but it's usually measured in millimeters and not miles, if you know what I mean. Hang in there.