Aggressive behavior at school but not at home.

[Ashleyvon]

My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD and we've been having a lot of problems at school that we don't have at home like hitting, kicking and throwing things when she gets frustrated. It's getting to the point where if she's too bad during the day she'll have to come home early and miss the next day of preschool. Does anybody have any tips or strategies that they have used?

[pjv2001]

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[22789]

It’s not too early to have her assessed for an IEP so it’s in place for Kindergarten. Contact your school district to request an assessment.

Is she in a preschool associated with a public school. The answer does not impact my suggestion above. At four, she needs a teacher led positive behavior intervention plan.

[Jackandkitten]

We went through this, well, still go through it in elementary school. At that age, their ability to get their feelings out is hard. My kiddo would get frustrated and then lash out. Sadly, our preschool just let it happen and not really tell us much or even talk about a plan.

My advice (all in hindsight since our behavior issues started at the same age and we were clueless), insert yourself in to the school program and the management team of it. If it is a public school, get an IEP going. Private is harder to do much with. But, talk to them and see what they had in place for past students (she is not the only one they have worked with). If they say they don't have anything in place, ask how to get something going. And, get in to counseling when you can. A good counselor can work wonders on teaching your daughter and you a world of coping skills.

It's a hard journey to start. But, we all are here for you. And, I am personally proud of you for reaching out and asking. I had no idea what to do when our kiddo started presenting her behavior issues so strongly.