Hi Tall boys and Vicam,

We have the same issues occurring here with DS8. This is the first year it has degenerated into really disrespectful behavior. For example, DS told his teacher he would not do an assignment because it was "stupid". When told he would have to remain in for recess he said "It's better than doing a stupid assignment."
The troubles extend to peer relationships also and some days he feels accepted somewhat and other days (like yesterday) he says no one likes him and when I asked "How do you know?" he told me they tell him he is stupid and won't ask him to do things together. He is really bad about reading other peoples emotions - or rather he is really bad about noticing any kinds of details outside his own head/interests.
I have no words of wisdom but just offer the camaraderie of commiseration.