How to respond when ASD DS is violent?

[MaggieMaze]

Meltdowns usually involving pushing things over etc

But sometimes he does something really dangerous. Throwing something really heavy and really hard at someone's head. He's only 3 but nearly 4 and he's strong

Usually I ignore and then comfort, and the afterwards talk to him about his behaviour. DH says I have to be much tougher on violent stuff e.g. physically restrain but also v stern, not necessarily shout but really stern and poss angry.

Any tips. I'm done in with it all .

Yvonne Newbold’s resources are good.

If DS is putting himself or others at risk in my opinion you do need to intervene.

Is DS receiving any support to prevent him reaching that point so often and to learn strategies you/he can use during those times? Has he had an OT assessment?

Have you kept a detailed diary to try to spot triggers so you can try to deescalate situations and prevent them reaching that point.