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What Can Be Done To Help Headbanging/hitting Head?

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Brighton, UK

My daughter has always hit her head with both hands in every sinario (even when she first wakes up) but recently it's been getting very hard and I just don't know what to do about it, it's so hard to try distract her and try to find any triggers is seeming to be impossible, any advise would be greatly appreciated, especially since the woman who normally works with my child is off on holiday 😬

February 24
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Check with your dentist and pediatrician. Maybe allergies or teeth hurt. We did psych meds with my son and it helped. Of course, that is a personal decision for you and your kid. They make helmets as well. Some kids out grow it, I think. Hang in there.

February 24
A MyAutismTeam Member

I agree that perhaps she has something dental going on. She may be trying to cause pain elsewhere to distract her from the pain in her mouth, if that is what she is experiencing. Like I mentioned in my reply to another question, I'd try redirecting her to something soft. Hugs :)

February 24

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