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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Is it legal to create a safe room that I can lock DS inside of? We have a safe room that locks from the inside and we sometimes lock ourselves in that room with him. It has a bed and we can lie in it and the room is safe.

But what happens when I go in there with DS is he will scream directly in my ear or throw things at me, so it’s not restful.

Wondering if I could create a room I could lock DS in from the outside, what a camera on the inside. So I could keep him safe but get away from him.

I’m
At the absolute end of my rope today. [/quote]

I'm the pp who recommended autistic Logistics.

We considered this and ultimately nixed the idea when medication was effective. You'd also have to get him into the room, which doesn't get easier as they get bigger.

I have nothing made of glass in my house. Everything is wood, pottery, plastic. Over the years we have adjusted to the reality of the situation. We have covers on every outlet and on stove knobs so they cannot be turned easily and on door knobs for the same reason.

Are there siblings? If there are siblings you must keep them safe. [/quote]

Continuing this post - I just want to be honest with you. It only gets harder as they get older and bigger. So anything that relies on you being stronger and bigger isn't a long term solution.

You may have to consult with several psychiatrist/ developmental pediatricians. The quality among them really does vary, and you need to find one who can see the long term implications of the situation.

Another suggestion which really helped in my home was getting a hammock swing. My son needs a LOT of physical input, and the swing really helps with that. It is not exactly the safest thing ever - he climbs it and does all sorts of things no one ever imagined could be done with it - but it's a good way for him to burn energy and do some stimming without destroying the house.

So I would say 
1. Medication medication medication
2. Autistic Logistics - she's very practical. The book has some quirks, for example it assumes that fathers never help out with the kids, but it also means the ideas are practical and do not require a team of parents and therapists to execute. 
3. A swing or other physical activity in the house. 
4. I say, "I love you very much, right now this behavior is not safe for me, please let me know when I can feel safe with you". Focus on the relationship, but also practically on the idea that you deserve to feel safe . [/quote]

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