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In a denial

Suchitra

My son 22 has been recently re-assesed for ASD and diagnosed ASD - level 2, he is totally denying it and says it is wrong diagnosis. He was diagnosed as a child for high functioning autism and is aware of it.

He is unemployed, with one year of computer science diploma. Not applying for any job and if I do, doesn't want me to mention ASD on the form.

He doesn't shower for many weeks, just stays in his room and only comes out for food. 

Gets upset with local social care and mental health teams visit. 

I would greatly appreciate some help and advise please. 

Thank you! 

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  • Suchitra said:
    Not applying for any job and if I do, doesn't want me to mention ASD on the form.

    I wouldn't want to write it on the form either, and I'm not in denial (any more).

    There probably isn't a whole lot you can do beyond continuing to support him and encouraging him to educate himself more about autism. I didn't think I was autistic (despite a diagnosis) because I didn't really know what autism was. It was listening to and reading accounts by other autistic people that finally brought me around. It can be very lonely and isolating if you think you're the only person in the world who feels like you do. When you find out you're not, it makes a big difference.

    He's lucky to have you in his corner.

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  • Suchitra said:
    Not applying for any job and if I do, doesn't want me to mention ASD on the form.

    I wouldn't want to write it on the form either, and I'm not in denial (any more).

    There probably isn't a whole lot you can do beyond continuing to support him and encouraging him to educate himself more about autism. I didn't think I was autistic (despite a diagnosis) because I didn't really know what autism was. It was listening to and reading accounts by other autistic people that finally brought me around. It can be very lonely and isolating if you think you're the only person in the world who feels like you do. When you find out you're not, it makes a big difference.

    He's lucky to have you in his corner.

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