Autism Q&A: Why Is My Autistic Child so Aggressive? Hitting and Violent Behavior Explained (2019)

My Autistic Child is Becoming More and More Aggressive at School: What Should I Do? I get asked this question a lot, and when a parent says "my autistic son is becoming violent" I know IMMEDIATELY that the situation needs a remedy, or the aggressive behavior is going to get out of control FAST. It is of paramount importance that as a teenager on the spectrum grows up, his or her parents need to know EXACTLY what to do the moment an autistic child shows aggressive behavior, and a tendency to express violence. But before we begin answering this question, I want to tell you the story of a friend of mine... This particular boy with autism spectrum disorder was 16 years old, and he was getting MORE AND MORE aggressive at school. To the point that he was knocking tables over, he was hitting, he was yelling, it was clear that he was REALLY out of control and things were getting WORSE... • • • • • • • • If you liked this short video, you can download the first chapter of my book “Awakened by Autism” for FREE: https://www.andrealibutti.com/?utm_so... • • • • • • • • My name is Andrea Libutti and I’m a doctor, author and mother of a brilliant son, who at the age of 2 was diagnosed with severe autism. It may sound unusual to hear someone speaking this way about this condition, but through my own medical research and family experience, I’ve discovered the keys to unlock a wonderful life for anyone who is diagnosed with autism. Through the past ten years, I’ve devoted my life to discovering ways to reduce the overwhelm many parents feel, as well as delivering simple, straightforward advice you can use to improve your family dynamic starting right now.