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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 again - your daughter reminds me off my son with her reactions.  He had an assessment by an OT who specialised in autism.  There should be info on this site about things which might help.  She recognised him as someone who needed to squeeze to get the pressure/tension out.   She made some recommendations such as weighted blankets etc, other things to squeeze when not in a high state of distress,  a punch bag (to squeeze, not punch).  The pressure of a situation would build up in his head so he would be so desperate he'd bang to get rid of it.  Others may respond soon to help

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  • hi again - your daughter reminds me off my son with her reactions.  He had an assessment by an OT who specialised in autism.  There should be info on this site about things which might help.  She recognised him as someone who needed to squeeze to get the pressure/tension out.   She made some recommendations such as weighted blankets etc, other things to squeeze when not in a high state of distress,  a punch bag (to squeeze, not punch).  The pressure of a situation would build up in his head so he would be so desperate he'd bang to get rid of it.  Others may respond soon to help

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