This is probably the most scariest, stressful part of having an autistic child for me. My son self injures and laughs. If he has a giggle fit he starts biting his hand. He picks at any cuts/scabs he has and they never heal. Lately he has started pressing down on his Adam’s apple and laughing hysterically. He must have just discovered it makes a weird sensation and while it would feel horrible to most people he seems to enjoy it. It’s bizarre and absolutely terrifying. It is exhausting constantly trying to stop him hurting himself. Does anyone have experience of their autistic child self injuring and id really appreciate any advice on anything you’ve done that has been helpful.
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