Destructive behaviour

Marie2018

Just looking for advice regarding my non verbal son who has a severe learning difficulty.
We are finding his behaviour at home quite challenging as when he's tired or bored he slams doors opens and closes drawers, knocking things of table and counter tops.  Also mashing his body off different pieces of furniture. He laughs as he does it.
Not sure how to address it. Would love advice. Many thanks 

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Marie2018, and welcome to the community! Hopefully our parenting advisor will be in touch soon.

Sam_Alumni

Hi @Marie2018
We have some great information on challenging behaviour here that you might like to read through.

Know that you arent alone in this, we have lots of members who are dealing with challenging behaviour and we understand just how tough it can be.

You can can also contact the Challenging Behaviour Foundation to speak to a Family Support Worker.

ParentingAdvisorVikki

Hi @Marie2018

It sounds like your son is sensory seeking, especially the sensory seeking.

Have you thought about trying something alternative to give him the same sort of sensory feedback? hard or soft blankets, weighted lap pad or blanket, maybe a punch bag that he can hit. Something that vibrates or makes a white noise? 

Let me know if anything like that helps, if not I've got a few more ideas