Published on 12, July, 2020
My son is 25 and has Asperger's. He lives in his room all day except when he takes our dog for a walk. He also works in a small office two days a week. (We transport him there and back). He is very intelligent, but cannot/will not look after himself more than basics like heating up food, occasionally showering, etc.He is extremely anxious and cannot cope with the public. He has no friends.I am very concerned about what will happen to him when we die. There is no other family capable of helping him. What provision can we make? Who should we talk to about this please?
Don't put him in a home. Try and slowly guide him into learning the skills he will need when you''re gone. This will require patience from you.Plenty of people just live alone when their parents die. It sounds like you have high aspirations for him and are expecting him to live the life of a Neurotypical.I kind of need the context of your age tbh. Unless you're about to imminently die it sounds like you are worrying a bit too much.Your son is actually doing very well to just be able to hold down a job.