Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone, my name is Louise and I live with my son David who is 29.
im new on here so apologies if this subject has already been discussed, there's a lot of stuff to look at.
David has never accepted his autism diagnosis and thinks that he can manage without help, but left to his own devices he does nothing. He won't engage with his GP, social worker and various other organisations that have been involved. I have been told that as he is over 18 and deemed to 'have capacity' to make his own decisions that nothing can be done. David is depressed and takes his anger and frustration out on me every day. I have health problems and suffer from depression and anxiety as a result.
Has anyone else had this problem and did they find a way round it'?
thanks in advance
Louise
hi i am 15 just turning 16 and have autism along with 4 other disabilatis and i found it hard to come to turms with the diagnosis i meen give it time hell come to turms to
Hi, thanks for your reply. David is 29 and I don't think he'll come to terms with his condition by himself after all this time. But I will continue to support and advise him as much as he will let me.
Great to hear that you have come to terms with your disabilities, I hope you have a happy life and get all the support you need.