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Angel05

Hi.  Am new to this site and have only logged on today.  My 17 year old son has just been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, and I am trying to understand just what this means for his future.  I have had concerns for some time, and eventually went to the GP as he finished his GCSE exams, with Matt's consent.  It has taken a year to get this far, and I am disappointed that his school didn't appear to take me more seriously.  However, he acheived quite well with his GSCE results, but has struggled to manage the level of study required in 6th form so has made the decision to leave and go to college.  He has done very well at normalising his behaviour but their are definite signs of autistic thinking - stuggles to read emotions, black and white thinking, lack of ability to evaluate and critique text - and hasn't a clue what to do with his future.  I would really appreciate any information from anyone, or any parent who has gone through similar situation, so I can best support him.

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  • Hi 

    My 16 year old son has asd. He was diagnosed at the age of 11yrs. He is looking to take an ICT course at college in September.

    We found the student support staff at the college were very understanding and can put systems in place to support my son e.g. support to plan/ organise course work etc. 

    I recommend your son choses a course that interests him (my J doesnot know want he wants to do with his future either) and make sure you get an appointment to speak to the sudent support team to find out how they may be able to support your son. 

    Hope all goes well x

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  • Hi 

    My 16 year old son has asd. He was diagnosed at the age of 11yrs. He is looking to take an ICT course at college in September.

    We found the student support staff at the college were very understanding and can put systems in place to support my son e.g. support to plan/ organise course work etc. 

    I recommend your son choses a course that interests him (my J doesnot know want he wants to do with his future either) and make sure you get an appointment to speak to the sudent support team to find out how they may be able to support your son. 

    Hope all goes well x

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