Who can help with my autistic son who seems very depressed and self hates worried as I don't know who he can talk too.

NAS65246 over 5 years ago

My son has trouble socialising he gets angry with himself and hits and thumps things he keeps saying he's no good why can't I be like everyone else . He has no friends apart from online gaming chat to people he doesn't know but who have similar interests . He is easily influenced and even I advise not Todo something if he's in a chat for example he will be led.into buying games etc because other people do. He has a cousin who's slightly younger who's just started going clubbing and my lad gets frustrated because he wants Todo these things but he can't cope he says horrible things about himself wishing he wasn't here etc really upsetting . He definitely needs help but off people who understand what he's experiencing. I'm really worried and want him to be able to look forward with positive and not all negative thoughts. He needs help with looking to the future. My lads 21 and still in college at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated thanks

Kerri-Mod over 5 years ago in reply to Plastic

Following on from Plastic's suggestion, you can search for social groups in your area using our Autism Services Directory which you can access here: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Kerri-Mod
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Plastic over 5 years ago in reply to NAS65246

I think you might be able to find your local autism team and get them to do a home visit - they will chat to you both to come up with a plan for him - there's always the typical funding issues and things take time, but if you can speak to the right people, they can get things moving.

They can often provide a 1 to 1 person to take him out to get used to interacting with people. It will probably be only 1 day per week but it depends on your son's needs and the level of support they can provide.

Does he visit any local autism groups? It might be of use to get a change of scenery and interact with different people.
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NAS65246 over 5 years ago in reply to Plastic

Ok wasn't sure if doctor would be any good but will give them a call see if there is anything available in our area. Really hope so breaks me seeing him so low and not being able to reassure him thanks for your feedback
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Plastic over 5 years ago in reply to NAS65246

You might want to see the gp to see if they can access some support for him - there's usually an under 25 team that could help him get out and about socially.
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NAS65246 over 5 years ago in reply to Plastic

No just me his mum
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Plastic over 5 years ago

Does he have a social worker or support group?
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