Published on 12, July, 2020
I am the mum of a 37 year old son with high functioning Asperger's. I really don't know what to put here accept that I don't have no one to speak to, and that my son has no friends what's so ever.
The only way he does things is when I go with him, we spend 365 days together, not healthy for him or me. Could other people tell me how you all make friends, socialise, date etc.
Would appreciate any advice you could give us
I find making friends extremely difficult. Keeping them is even harder. I only manage to socialise through similar interests. Does your son have any particular interests he could share social interests in? I've never managed to date so I'm not much help on that one.
It's probably very individual for each of us. Personally I have found like-minded people through special interests like classic cars, politics and the arts. It is often easier to communicate in writing, at least initially. Then I feel confident speaking on the phone or meeting up. I met my husband through an online dating service. It turned out we had actually been at the same work event in the recent past. Neither of us would have thought of trying to make a social or romantic connection in work time! There are websites and social groups for people diagnosed with Asperger's but a lot depends on motivation. Do encourage your son to join this community. I am sure he will find it enjoyable.
I will ask him
hello and welcome to the forum. would your son want to join here as well to have people to chat to?