Does anyone else have this problem with autism?

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my 17 year old son devours food, even though he eats like a hollow log! We have 4 'situations' right now, and I don't know what to do about. So now I am coming here and asking the professionals (other people who interact and know about life with autism!). 1). 's self stim behavior is going thru the roof lately, and so is his self-abusive behavior. Someone suggested talking with his doctor about it and maybe he could start a medicine to reduce it? Does anyone know of a medicine that will reduce self stim behavior (hands flapping, moaning, groaning, tip toe walking, etc.) and self- abusive behavior (smacking himself in the head or jaw with a fist, or slamming his head into a wall)? Also has anyone heard of a medicine (unsure of how given) to reduce autism traits? 2). His eating habits. I understand he isn't a little kid anymore, but this child gets up and literally will eat a whatever he can open and eat (container of chocolate fudge pre-made icing, a 1/2 container of sliced yellow American cheese, a full box of graham crackers and a 4 pack of Sam's Choice flavored water...all in one night). I put one of those alarms on the fridge that makes sounds when you open it, but he has killed 5 of them, and they don't work to prevent him from doing it anymore. Any suggestions on how to keep this person out of food would be greatly appreciated. I have even tried to hide food in the fridge and bathroom closet and it doesn't work. He sneaks in there while we are asleep and gets it. 3). His aggression towards other people. He doesn't want to listen when we give him requests and commands. I am sorry but he doesn't need to stare down people and be rude when in public. He does it at home too with us, but now it's beginning to be a problem with his siblings and especially when we are out in public. I don't know what to do. 4). The last.....He has a wall around him and he won't let anyone new in. What I mean by that, he doesn't tolerate time with anyone other then his family and I want him to branch out and interact with other people and he has no interest in it. He has a mentor (a guy his case manger at his doctor's office assigned him too that does activities with) and he has no part of him anytime he sees him. Any suggestions?

Thank you for reading the book, and any suggestions and advice would be totally appreciated!

Hugs & Happiness,Sue...