The title pretty much says it all. I have an 8 year old aspie son who when frustrated or when he has been naughty will hit himself in the head. Sometimes he hits his head on something soft, other times he punches his head. He started on Risperodone (sp?) last December which had helped. We talked to the doctor and he increased the dosage to .50 mg from .25 mg. The behaviour is continuing. I am not sure if the meds need more time or what. He does suffer from anxiety as well and will be starting with a therapist in the next month or so.

Any ideas? When he starts hitting his head it scares me and that escalates the problem.