My difficult child does the hitting himself hard and calls himself names when he forgets something or does something stupid, but I have only witnessed it here at home where no one can see. For my difficult child it's anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and frustration. He tries so hard to be good and do right and when he makes a mistake or forgets something, he goes into this behavior. But again, only at home that I am aware of..his teachers have said nothing.
I feel for the kid though. I know how hard it is for difficult child when he gets this way and takes it out on himself. Although my difficult child does have ODD as well, I can honestly say, I know when he goes into this mode it is self-harm, he wouldn't go after another as long as he is in his own space
It's never easy for these kids. Thanks for looking out for him :smile: I would definately talk to his parents. This is such a critical point in his life.
