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Head banging

firebaseladybird

Please help.  I have three girls, two of which are going through the long diagnosis process for autism.  They are both non verbal with sensory issues, as well as food aversion etc.  The reason I'm asking for advice is that my youngest has recently started 'head-banging' - the floor, furniture, walls, and other people.  I'm really concerned she's going to do some serious damage to herself.  We have an appointment with the consultant in a few weeks, but if possible I'd really like to buy her some sort of protective helmet.  Does anyone know where I can get hold of one in the UK?

 

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  • hi - head banging is very distressing.  Especially if your daughter is non-verbal it's so difficult to work out what's causing it.  My son used to do it and it distressed me greatly. Because he was verbal I was able to prevent it happening most of the time. We went through a period of time when his forehead was always bruised.  He really did suffer and so did I.   I don't know what you've tried so far to prevent it - maybe lots of things.  I found with my son there were certain triggers.  Also his environment wasn't what it needed to be.  When all this had been rectified the head banging stopped.  We were able to achieve that because he could communicate his needs, altho not entirely and not always.   I'm no expert of helmets, but I understand there are protective helmets which are sometimes used for people with epilepsy.  If they have a fit and fall the helmet protects them. It isn't a full helmet like a biker's helmet, but does provide protection.   Your gp, consultant,  or other professional should be able to point you in the right direction.  In the end it will only be effective if your daughter is willing to wear it.  Maybe your consultant can advise on a variety of other things that may help.  bw

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  • hi - head banging is very distressing.  Especially if your daughter is non-verbal it's so difficult to work out what's causing it.  My son used to do it and it distressed me greatly. Because he was verbal I was able to prevent it happening most of the time. We went through a period of time when his forehead was always bruised.  He really did suffer and so did I.   I don't know what you've tried so far to prevent it - maybe lots of things.  I found with my son there were certain triggers.  Also his environment wasn't what it needed to be.  When all this had been rectified the head banging stopped.  We were able to achieve that because he could communicate his needs, altho not entirely and not always.   I'm no expert of helmets, but I understand there are protective helmets which are sometimes used for people with epilepsy.  If they have a fit and fall the helmet protects them. It isn't a full helmet like a biker's helmet, but does provide protection.   Your gp, consultant,  or other professional should be able to point you in the right direction.  In the end it will only be effective if your daughter is willing to wear it.  Maybe your consultant can advise on a variety of other things that may help.  bw

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