I just found an organization called TLC www.trich.org
tele#: (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)
also, there is a program called skindeep with a free downloadable e-book from http://grossbart.com
Good luck!! I have two boys with this issue.

I had a talk with my son about his picking, and he expressed that it provided a slightly painful sensation that he enjoyed. I tried to replace it with sensory items like those listed above, and even a spikey rubbery glove that he could wear and pull on, but he said it doesn't give him the same feeling as picking on his skin. I the tried to pour elmer's glue on his hand and have him peel it off once it dries. Still didn't work.He has been doing it a lot less now, but he did recently pick a chunk of meat from his toe while in the shower. Thankfully, I can cvommunicate with my son about his behaviors and sometimes get an answer. I'll continue to pray for those of you who are without that privelege.

My son started picking at himself and scratching himself until he bled when he went into middle school. I spoke to both his medical doctor and his psychiatrist. I was told that it was caused by severe anxiety. I am not sure if this will work for you but i would have my son put on gloves so that at least if he scratched he would not injure himself or bleed. After trying therapy and working with the school, I put my son in a school for autistic children only (and the school district had to pay for it) we have not had the problem since. I auggest that you maybe try to find out if something is bothering him, or try to find out what has changed around the time he started this behavior. Have you spoke to his doctor about it? I hope this helps a little (but the gloves were HARD

Hello there.. I am a behavioral specialist and I work with mainly children on the ASD spectrum. I always recommend my parents provide something the child can pick apart and destroy. Those spiky balls are always good that the child can pick off the spikes. Also I recommend some OT toys/activities. I find wax is always good thing to use because it is harder to manipulate and even if it is anxiety triggered it can help as a fidget. Something that the child can keep in his/her pocket in school works too because it does not draw attention the still gets the need fulfilled. Hope this helps some of you as well.

The Elmers Glue was a GREAT idea! Sorry it didn't work, but it might for someone else. :)