hitting and telling people to shut up

[Guest guest]

hello everyone. I have a question.

I have a 9 year old that does a lot of hitting and getting frustrated

with people looking at him or talking to him if he isn't 'in the mood'

which can be often. (and yes, with strangers)

He definitely has a processing disorder (hands over ears, and can't

all be talking at once) but I am curious as to how any of you have

handled these behaviors. We have done time out (for hitting only)

which did decrease it but not stop the behaviors. He is so easily

frustrated (like dad, not that dad would admit to that!) and I want to

help him have other positive things he can do when he is frustrated.

He is so small, cute and sweet otherwise. But having help here he gets

frustrated easily.

Any ideas?

Thanks,