Published on 12, July, 2020
We have a 42 year old son ( an only child). He is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and kind and often affectionate. But difficult to reach emotionally,. Prone to get upset if we ask him about anything to do with his personal life. He has hobbies and is in work (with computers...no surprise there). We see him every few weeks and speak on the phone but we miss the somewhat closer connection we had with him when he was a child. He is more adept socially than he was. Has never had a diagnosis of autism - but is dyslexic. I think he has some friends, a few anyway.
There are others with a diagnosis of autism in the wider family.We feel sad not to be able to connect better.
Any suggestions?
dunno, go round to his place to visit more? go out for walks with him. depends what hes like though. you can still have closer connection. maybe invite him round to yours for dinner so you can have family dinner together too. youd see alot more of him and speak more, have a stronger connection, and for him hed save a bit of money on groceries if he needs a extra reason to do that.