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Pauli

Hi

My son is 15 and was diagnosed with Aspergers at 9. Secondary school has proved difficult for him. He suffered severe depression and was suicidal last year.After input from the Psychiatrist and a year out at a small private school my son has decided that he wants to try mainstream secondary again as he wants to go to uni and knows that he needs to get used to bigger,noisier environments. I have been taking him on bus journeys and train journeys in an attempt to help him get used to public places. He is trying so hard but it stresses him out so much. The mum side of me just wants to say " sod it! I am not going to put my "baby" through this !" But the more sensible side tells me I should be helping him to cope with it all. Am I doing too much too soon? Should I just leave it for now? Any advice gratefully received.

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  • Hi Katie

    Thanks for your great reply. I often wondered why Angus always needed a hoodie on when going out and now I know.I will take your advice about having other objects he likes with him on journeys too.The smaller school hasn't really worked out socially for him.It was just a bit too small I think and he was bullied all over again. He was bullied for being different socially and for being academic so he couldn't win!

    As you so rightly said no one notices the quiet kids - which is terrible and needs to change.

    Thanks again for your help Katie x

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  • Hi Katie

    Thanks for your great reply. I often wondered why Angus always needed a hoodie on when going out and now I know.I will take your advice about having other objects he likes with him on journeys too.The smaller school hasn't really worked out socially for him.It was just a bit too small I think and he was bullied all over again. He was bullied for being different socially and for being academic so he couldn't win!

    As you so rightly said no one notices the quiet kids - which is terrible and needs to change.

    Thanks again for your help Katie x

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