I have a seven yo non verbal. With my experience, there will never be an explanation of why he had outbursts and aggression. It may because the phone rings, a knock on the door, or any other attention from me is directed to someone else. I just try my best to roll with it instead of trying to figure it out. I have not idea the sensory issues he is feeling, I can only do my best to make him and everyone comfortable. 🙏

I have a 5 year old who use to hit, bite and kick me when she was upset.. We now have a emotion picture chart that she points to to tell me what she's feeling..It is helping her connect her feelings with visual aid. It also gives her options on what to do with how she's feeling. Her occupational therapist made it for her I'm not sure if your child's and OT or not but I would definitely ask them about it.. Hope the helps..

Thank you everyone! Today was his first day but he went in screaming. Hopefully he was ok. I sincerely appreciate all of your responses!!

It definitely seems daunting and overwhelming. I remember when Joseph was diagnosed. You just have to love on them and try to get the help they need. It's a constant learning curve. It will get better. You have taken great steps already. You also are on here and everyone is here to help and cheer you on!

Thank you to everyone who responded. I never thought that it might be an empathy issue! So he went specifically to an early intervention program that ends right when he turns three which was today. He will be entering a school in our district thru an IEP. I specifically mentioned he had just recently started this behavior with peers and asked what their strategies are. They explained their procedures but I am still mortified.

He was diagnosed 6 months ago I still feel lost and overwhelmed. But I do feel like it may be a sensory thing.