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Compulsive Skin Picking in Autism

IntenseWorld

My eldest daughter has this really bad, I also do it and so does my youngest.  They didn't copy it from me because I never did it in front of them, it was self-initiated.  I believe there is a strong correlation between CSP and autism, like there is in OCD behaviours.  Just wanted to see if any others on the spectrum have this.

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  • Hi, Intense world.  My son picks his skin or he bites himself when he is stressed.  Be careful as it can escalate (my son started self harming with other objects).  CAHMS should have a unit within themselves that has counsellors with specific experience in ASD and self harm.  (these units are being set up round the country.  We were lucky we had access to a pilot scheme.

    Have you tried Mohdoh, it comes with specific smells, so you can find one your daughter likes.

    When we went for counselling, the lady counsellor who has AS herself, suggested another couple of ideas.  One was to put a rubber band on and twang when the need to pick comes up  (you have to remind them to begin with), this can work as it releases endorphins.  The other thing she suggested was doing something like swimming which again provides a release of endorphins in a pleasent way.

    Also I can't remember if you said your daughter is on medication?  My son has recently started on sertraline, which reduces anxiety and therefore the need to pick.  I hope this helps.  Please let me know if it is any help

    Crazy .

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  • Hi, Intense world.  My son picks his skin or he bites himself when he is stressed.  Be careful as it can escalate (my son started self harming with other objects).  CAHMS should have a unit within themselves that has counsellors with specific experience in ASD and self harm.  (these units are being set up round the country.  We were lucky we had access to a pilot scheme.

    Have you tried Mohdoh, it comes with specific smells, so you can find one your daughter likes.

    When we went for counselling, the lady counsellor who has AS herself, suggested another couple of ideas.  One was to put a rubber band on and twang when the need to pick comes up  (you have to remind them to begin with), this can work as it releases endorphins.  The other thing she suggested was doing something like swimming which again provides a release of endorphins in a pleasent way.

    Also I can't remember if you said your daughter is on medication?  My son has recently started on sertraline, which reduces anxiety and therefore the need to pick.  I hope this helps.  Please let me know if it is any help

    Crazy .

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