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offer him a treat? make a deal. just tell him "if you dont break your glasses today ill give you a cookie, or candy ect. maybe itll work? i know this might seem like favoring him over the others, but maybe you should tell them youll have a little party later on since hes getting a treat at the end of the day. hm kind of a hard situation. good luck tho. hope i sorta helped[=

Don't be afraid to face her.  I know...easier said then done.  :-)  But it comes easier as you gain more experience.  Since you see her in the morning... discuss it with her then.  Or give her a phone call explaining that he has done it during your presence and he is breaking them himself.  Ask her if it's a possibility to get the flexi frames that do not break easily.  I believe they also have the elastic bands that attach to the glasses and around their head so they aren't removed easily.   Also, this might be his response to certain stimuli.  At snack time...is it loud and chaotic?  I know that it tends to be that way.  Do you have a staff member sitting next to him?  I noted the other place is music...the noise could be what is triggering him.  Especially since you are young teacher and, I'm assuming, have little or no experience with children diagnosed with Autism, you need to form a close partnership with his parent.  Ask the parent to set up a time to have a meeting with you so that you can discuss triggers, they can give you information that may come in handy in the preschool setting, possible solutions to situations that might come up, etc.  They are going to be your biggest support since they have learned through experience what to expect from their child.  Do note with her during your conversation that it has been at music and snack time, where a little more noise occurs.  Ask her what sort of reactions he normally has in similar situations at home.  Ask for suggestions.  This does not mean you are not a good teacher.  A good teacher is always learning...and strengthening the areas that aren't so strong.  You may wish to find out the extent of his autism and also do a little research yourself.  Just be careful with this disorder though, there is such a wide range of ability from one case to another.  Also, you should discuss this with your director.  This is not a sign of weakness...you are trying to learn as much as possible so that the situation can be remedied. Good luck!