FoggyRock General Forum

I dont know if anyone elses child does this or not....I know some bang their heads, and sometimes richie will do that too...but for the most part it's his Chin that takes the most of the beating. I have to say this is definately a Sensory/Habit that he has...because he will do it when he is happy too...but he doesnt hit it as hard. However, today he got upset, because his DVD wouldnt play...I took the DVD out and it wasnt repairable...it was cracked. So he was even more upset...because good ole mom, couldnt fix it...so he went into the famous autism meltdown...banging his chin on the TV...the Wall...Hitting me and anyone else that was close...then bangin his chin and head again. Well he hit it so hard today...that he cut it open....and Yes I do try to step in...but he is really fast as you all know how are kids are. So I'm looking for any type of Ideas...or if anyone else has dealt with the same thing with their child.  I know I need to find a replacement behavior...I just cant find one...he will stick with....and I'm worried one day he is going to end up breaking his Jaw. Of course he doesnt hit it as hard when he is happy...but he will still take his fist and hit his Chin...or hit it on a table or chair. Its like its a calming/stemming behavior. So any thoughts or imput would be welcome!
Thanks!
Lisa