pulling out own hair

[Barneydino]

Any help with 18 year old daughter with Down Syndrome who pulls out her own hair. Not really stressed she seems to like it for comfort, but its not a good look!

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello Barneydino

Welcome to the community.

I haven't come across this on here before, but it is a recognised condition - nhs.uk/conditions/trichotil...

This link has quite a few helpful idea that might help including using a fidget toy and keeping hair short. There is also a link to Trichotillomania Support who may be able to offer some help.

It would probably be worth talking to your GP about this, maybe over the phone if it hard to get a face to face meeting at the moment.

Best of luck with this. Please let us know how you get on.

Cheers

Sarah

[WJB_]

PBS (Positive behaviour Support) plan and training would be my recommendation.

This Plan enables a detailed record to be made of standard routines, early warning signs and triggers, coping strategies, support network details, and care and support needs/ preferences during a crisis.

bild.org.uk/about-pbs/

challengingbehaviour.org.uk...

england.nhs.uk/6cs/wp-conte...