You should never touch him WHILE he is having a flashback, because as said before you could be hurt. Once he comes out of it is when it would be good to ask if he wants to be held. During intense flashbacks many people can't really hear what's going on, it's like they're physically stuck in a memory, but physical sensations on the outside will effect them. If that's an issue maybe get him a comforting object like a blanket or teddy bear so even when he doesn't want touch he can get some physical comfort. (Sometimes pets are good for that too, but they need to be pets that want to cuddle at times like this.) And yeah, color triggers can drive you nuts. You never notice how much certain colors or things are around until you look for them! (One of the people Im realy close with with PTSD has a trigger with the color pink). If the color trigger is that severe he should try to get a bit more comfy with it in therapy, but...otherwise it's best to let it be! With SI that can be unconscious or conscious. If someone is in a "fighting" flashback they could injure themselves much like someone with a seizure might, banging around against walls and floors. SI CAN be done in disociated states, but I think most injuries during a flashback are probably accidental. He's still really young. I'm sure with help he'll be able to function better. :) Good luck.
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