Thanks for your replies girls

Winter - Thanks for that! I think he is having distress tantrums too. Poor things, it must be so hard on them not being able to communicate. I'll have a look for the book you mentioned - sounds very informative. I do let him win some but wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not!

SS - Distraction sounds like it'd be very effective, will try that more. No I didn't think time out was appropriate either. I don't think he is trying to be naughty so was surprised when someone mentioned it to me.

Black rose - Thanks, I agree that time out wouldn't be effective. I'll try to catch some of his cues - though they do seem to come outta nowhere lol!

Kim - Yes it must be frustrating for them. DS often just pushes against me when I comfort him too. Depends on whats upset him I guess!

Thanks for all your tips girls! And thanks for reassuring me on the topic of time out