My Drew is going to be 3 in October. He has always rubbed his head on the carpet,forehead,since his symptoms started. But recently he is doing it so hard and often that he is taking the skin off. "Rug Burn" We stop him of course but he will go into another room or somehow hurt his little head. Anyone else have this problem? Any solutions? Can't really afford to get rid of all carpet and install hard-wood. Thank you. He is hf-autistic.
poor kid, what if u put a hat or do rag or bandana on his head? or give him a face cloth to rub on his fore head. he is self stimming. autistic kids do differnt things to self stim.
I think it is because his forehead is very uncomfortable. Some people think autistic children use toes to walk because they have bowel pain. Why not try some biomedical treatment other than to watch helplessly.
Drew has his second apt with his DAN Dr. soon. We are doing everything we can do at this moment. We never just watch him suffer without trying to help. I thought someone had an answer until our apt. with the Dr. Isn't that what this forum is for?
This sounds like sensory seeking behavior, so maybe you could apply firm steady pressure to the area he is rubbing to satisfy the need. If you have an OT, I'm sure they would have additional suggestions.
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