Sugar makes him hyper, is that good?

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My 4 1/2 year old HFA doesn't really socialise a lot and can be in his world most of the time. But when he has sugary food he is more alert and active and more talkative, somewhat hyper. Today at pre-school they said he was pushing other children, he does this when he wants to play and doesn't know how to go about it. This morning he had biscuits and cereal for breakfast. I know the teachers mean well, but for me him acknowleding other children , laughing and being a little hyper is better than being quite and unineterested in his surroundungs.

Please can someone tell me if I'm right? And has anyone experienced this also happening with their child? I only noticed this a few days ago and made the connection. As he seems to dip in and out of people and his behaviour is not the same everyday, so I'm pretty sure it's because of sugar.

I'd say it depends on HOW hyper he gets. If it's disruptive to the class and other students I can see why a teacher would be upset about it. On the other hand he's your baby and you want to see him happy. I can relate to that too. Try varying the level of sugar he has to see if there's different levels of his hyperness or if it's all or nothing.

A temporary spike in blood sugar causes a corresponding spike in blood insulin levels and a plummet in energy levels and mood. It never ceases to amaze me that governments can't stop meddling with adults and their personal decisions to use tobacco, but they couldn't care less how much sugary crap is marketed directly to children. Feeding your child sugar to aid in socialization is like intentionally giving him drugs to make him bipolar and diabetic.

I don't think that it's a good idea, to give your kid extra sugar, to make him more social. There could be consequences. To elaborate on that, he might be social and alert, when the sugar is in his system. Once the sugar leaves his body, he will crash and as a result, he will be exhausted and not as likely to socialize, until the next time he gets his sugar.

You might consider referring to you son as "my 4 1/2 year old WITH HFA." I don't get too caught up in semantics, but I would be offended if my mom called me "her autistic." I'm my own person.

Considering the topic, I would try giving him a more balanced breakfast that includes protein instead of straight carbs. Carbs are turned into straight sugar and can cause blood sugar/mood spikes and drops, which aren't fun and don't feel good. Protein and fat keep the blood sugar more stable. Try adding peanut butter, eggs, cheese, meats, or dairy to his breakfast.