Ouch!

My arm hurts. About a half hour ago my son bit me. I guess the joke's on me as I told the behavioral heath specialist at yesterday's meeting that Andrew didn't bite other people when he was upset.

It all started after we put the paint away and Andrew and I were looking at his communication book pictures to choose his next activity. Andrew was choosing the " walk the dog" token as well as the, "bus" picture. Not only do these two activities not mix, but we already rode the bus yesterday and bus adventures are expensive, so we usually only ride the bus once a week.

I was trying to put the dog walk token on Andrew's schedule when he became agitated And started to bite his hand. I retreated across the kitchen and told Andrew it was ok and not to bite himself. In response Andrew ran across the room to grab and headbut me. I put up my arm to deflect the blow and Andrew growled but retreated. I stayed across the room because to exit would have required walking past him and perhaps having him follow me to the living room where Andrew's sisters were sitting.

After Andrew stopped growling, I walked to the other room and got paper and crayons. I have been writing things for him to trace as I sit here recounting the event. Andrew doesn't seem to even remember he was mad.

I am at a loss...

Apparently if I block an attack bitting is now a possibility...

The bruise on my arm hurts... sigh

Will he even notice if he doesn't get to go out today? Would he even make the connection? I think I'm going to email one of his teachers and see what they say. (Andrew's speech teacher works all summer and is very helpful.)