Good afternoon, I hope that someone can guide on how to approach my son after diagnosis. He was diagnosed 5 days ago and as soon as I try to talk about what I have been researching he becomes overwhelmed.
He was diagnosed with ADHD back in 2022 and only after suffering from social anxiety, depression and IBS the youth mental health team started to suspect the autism. This has now been confirm and we were told to contact the GP and ask for an autism support package. I have made the appointment but I am clueless and have no idea which support or how much support he can get.
He currently has been living with me and his little sister after suspending Uni when he had 8 months left to finish his degree, it's been nearly two years and it does not seem he will ever return. I had breast cancer last year and it has become crucial that he becomes an independent adult because I do not know how the future will look like for me. It has also been very difficult to live with him as since he is back home his attitude has become aggressive to the point I barely talk to him.
I want to help him but I am not sure I am the right mother for him, I am not sure I have the patience any longer.
