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NAS69596
over 3 years ago
  • Hi I’m a mom with a son 26 with Aspergers. He is out of work does some volunteering a few hours a week at a charity shop but apart from that very rarely goes out.  He seems to get very frustrated wiCry everything including us and gets aggressive at times  it feels like we tread on eggshells so not to upset him. Don’t know what we can do going forward. Think my son would be happier with his own plCrye but can’t see how this could happen Cry
  • over 3 years ago in reply to aidie

    Yes i am new, Yes i have been Diagnosed with Autism and sensory processing disorder and awaiting my long awaited ADHD diagnosis, Yes I will put something in my bio.

    it's nice to meet you. 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Blue

    Hi 

    u're new I think --- welcome to this forum 

    - have u been diagnosed with autism ? 

    if u have time put something in your bio. It just makes u more interesting and  friendable ( if thats a word )

    Heart

  • over 3 years ago

    You need to contact you local authority and speak to social services welfare rights department. They will sign post you and arrange  for local housing authority which will help your son find a suitable housing situation, it could be ordinary flat, it could be a self contained apartment in a autism friendly community, support living housing it depend on the housing assessment. It doesn't happen automatically and they may be waiting time ranging from 6 months to a year possible longer. Welfare rights should be able to support your son and help him apply for the right benefits and even support his claim for personal independence payment if he qualifies or any benefits reconsiderations. Some local authority have employment schemes to help individuals find sustainable employment that he may benefit from but because of Covid-19 everything seems to be suspended and taking longer.                 

  • over 3 years ago

    Hello,

    I have a 13 year old son and I feel same as you walking on egg shells. He doesn't like me feeling emotions when I get upset with him. Its like we can't be human. 

    I have disabilities and I know when I was in my 20s that if I got upset its cause I had things on my mind that made me angry. I didn't know how to solve it. Do you think your son is like that?

  • over 3 years ago

    As an Aspie I would like. a written agreed business plan with all the options choices and to make decisions and regularly review them and refldct

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Deleted user

    i agree with ,,, work helps build confidence and a sense of purpose. It stops you over thinkin about  'self ' issues. It also keeps u more social.

  • over 3 years ago

    Hello it sounds like your son might be depressed a lot of autistic people suffer from depression maybe some therapy could help and help getting a job I’m autistic and have had times in and out of work I’m much better when I have a job it builds up my self esteem. Hope he gets better soon.

  • over 3 years ago

    Virtual hug it can be hard as a parent. Does he have his own space to relax in his own way when frustrated?