8yr old daughter

My 8 yr old got diagnosed with autism when she was 3 , she has limited speech doesnt speak sentences just words she can say stuff like i want drink and dont like it , but what im struggling with recently is her behaviour she will slap her head , headbut floor walls , if she cant get her own way or if i say no to her she has started becoming obsessed with wanting to take her cover and 2 favourite toys upstairs in her brothers room she wants to be up there 24/7 she cannot be left alone as doesnt understand dangers e.g- window safety , toilets shel squirt a tube of toothpaste out all over mirrors or anything puts a full toilet roll down toilet if i want to sit downstairs i tell her no and shel cry scream hit head lay on floor crying for over a hour this is affecting family now as i have 2 other sons 14 and 6 does anyone have advice?? Has anyone experienced controlling behaviour as this is what i think she is doing

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  • There may be some elements of this book which can help:

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

    It would come under the tantrims part I guess as she is using techniques to get her way.

    Have you spoken to social services about getting support? They often have staff trained in helping you cope with these issues I believe.

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  • There may be some elements of this book which can help:

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

    It would come under the tantrims part I guess as she is using techniques to get her way.

    Have you spoken to social services about getting support? They often have staff trained in helping you cope with these issues I believe.

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