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My son is currently awaiting a diagnosis he is 3.5yr old. Whenever he gets ill, he stims a lot more. However his physical and violent outbursts get a lot worse too. Biting, kicking, pinching, scratching, headbutting, spitting etc etc. I don't know how to help him, I've become quite black and blue and although I have great patience, I do feel sometimes I am close too losing it and feel so guilty for even those thoughts. He can't help it, I just need help for him, so I can understand him and the system is so broken it's crazy. 

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  • I can recommend a few books on the subject:

    Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum - A Parent and Caregiver's Guide - Jenna Ward-Hawkes, Melissa Rodi (2019)
    ISBN 9781785928406

    Managing Meltdowns - Using the S.C.A.R.E.D. Calming Technique With Children and Adults with Autism - Deborah Lipsky, Will Richards (2009)
    ISBN 9781843109082

    There should be care services available through your GP so please get in touch with them and see what is available.

    Once he starts school there are services available via the school but that is still a long way away.

    I  would start with your GP and read the books to see if you can catch the meltdowns before they become problematic.

    Good luck

  • in reply to Iain

    There is also a book called:

    The Red Beast - Controlling Anger in Children With Asperger's Syndrome - K. I. Al-ghani (2008)

    I have summarised the key points here is you want to have a look - it is quite useful.

    community.autism.org.uk/.../301059

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