Autism Parent

[Lauren88]

Hi,
I’ve joined this site as my 8yr old daughter is autistic and is a self harmer. We love her dearly but I’ve realised I need support and advice so hoping this forum can provide some of that. Thanks for reading

 

[Nitro]

Hi Lauren

 

[tree]

 

[Crossbreed]

Hello & welcome, @Lauren88 .

If you are in the USA, see Autlanders, Thriving Outside of the Box: Finding Support Resources in the USA...

 

[Lauren88]

Hi, thanks for the warm welcome. I am unfortunately in the UK our support isn’t as great as the US seems to be

 

[Crossbreed]

I am unfortunately in the UK our support isn’t as great as the US seems to be

Check out my links for on-line info, at least.

There are others here from the UK who might be able to hook you up to similar services over there.

 

[GadAbout]

Good luck with your daughter, and welcome to the forums.

Browse for some relevant threads, or in time, start one yourself, offering enough specifics that others here can suggest solutions.

 

[Major Tom]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[BrokenBoy]

Why is a 8 year old self harming?

 

[clg114]

Welcome to Autism Forums!

 

[Lauren88]

Why is a 8 year old self harming?

Because she has problems with emotional regulation that psychologists and therapists have been unable to get eradicate. She gets angry/upset, internalises everything and feels all she has left is to hurt herself as she doesn’t want to hurt others. I’ve tried punchbags, talking therapies etc her psychologist told me it’s very common for asd girls to self harm! She also is terrified of her body changing in any way so is conscious about a healthy body and what she puts in it. She was a little young for it to trigger but she had a massive transition from a mainstream school to a specialist school as they felt they could no longer meet her needs and wanted her moved. She doesn’t cope with change well, it’s mentally exhausting having to see your child in such a anxious state and nothing you do or say seems to help