My younger brother is autistic. I suspected for a while that he is not okay.
He come over to my house yesterday and when I asked if he was okay, he said he was not, and then proceeded to say, "not that I will do it, but did you know that X amount of autistic people commit suicide?", he then went on to say that he didn't want to share what was happening because I wouldn't be able to help and he was "fine/not fine". When I said that I would just listen to him to learn what was happening, and not offer any help, he declined once more because he said it would make things worse.
I know he's not sleeping well.
I am certain he needs support.
But I feel like ever offer seems to be declined immediately.
There must something, or someone, that can help him and I wondered if any one could offer some advice?
I'm worried about him.
Thanks in advance for any replies!