Original poster here. Our guy tantrums out of the need to control. It's like he's already an adolescent at 6 1/2 refusing do to things we ask him, simple things like go get dressed. He hits (not hard) to show his anger (like a 2 year old) and needs to be escorted to his room to calm down. Afterward, he will get dressed on his own. I try to give him words to use...but I think the therapy will be his best help. It's hard to believe he has a high IQ, but like our PSY said, he's not using it. When will he get it that everyone cooperates in life?
Oh, yes, he is also in OT. He will often sit on his head, upside down etc. Sensory issues are also in play.
We have a lot of work ahead of us.
