Grandson ripping his clothes

melissa1964
melissa1964 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2024 in Families and carers

Hi, I'm here because I have a grandson that lives with me. He has extra chromosome a little verbal. He started ripping his clothes. I have trowed away 3 large garbage bags that he ripped. Please help... I don't know what to do.

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  • melissa1964
    melissa1964 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Anyone have this problem and have any suggestions of what to do to stop this.

  • Jemima_Scope
    Jemima_Scope Posts: 67 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists
    edited August 2024

    Hi @melissa1964

    Thank you for reaching out. I can imagine how frustrating that has been for you to manage.

    You mentioned that he started ripping his clothes. I’m assuming this is a new behaviour for him. I’m wondering if there’s been any change for him that has happened during this time.

    He could be ripping his clothes as a coping mechanism to deal with an issue. It could also be a sensory need. It might be useful to starting to thinking about any triggers that may have led to his change in behaviour.m

    Jemima

    Family Service Adviser.

     

  • Doris_Scope
    Doris_Scope Scope Family Services Posts: 183 Family Services
    edited August 2024

    Hi @melissa1964

    A warm welcome to the community.

    Are you able to give any more information about your grandson’s condition and what this means for him?

    Ripping clothes is difficult and also expensive.  There could also be many reasons as to why he is doing this.

    Does your grandson have any sensory needs?  Is he displaying any other behaviours?

    Before you can look at suggestions it is important to find out why he is ripping his clothes.

    Any other information about what is going on for your grandson would be helpful. 

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