Hi All!!

Have a quick question.

What is the correct approach when one is faced head on with a 16 year old, over six foot, non verbal, severely autistic kid??

I sometimes am faced with this (in my neighborhood).

When he exhibits destructive behavior and screams, everybody stares (because they don't know about autism).

He has family members he lives with but they are getting on in years and I don't see how they can maintain any control.

What does one do when a severely autistic kid (big), is so out of control that he screams and yells at the top of his head.

There is lots of head banging and house shaking and it's getting scary.

I believe it's because he can't communicate and is frustrated.

Any tips would be most appreciated.

I love the family and things seem so hard.

Thanks much.

Melody