Published on 12, July, 2020
My 18yr old son was diagnosed with high functioning autism when he was 11yrs old. He is now asking us to find him a cure for his autism and gets cross when he tells his friends how he feels and finds them unable to understand why he hates being autistic. Today he asked us to get him a second opinion as he is refusing to acknowledge that he is autistic now. He is currently having counselling for a separate issue that he has been on a waiting list for for a while and he has been calmer since starting counselling. His meltdowns have also lessened but this denial seems to have replaced that. I am just wondering if anyone has been through a similar issue, either themselves or with a child? If so any advice with how to handle this?
Thanks
A couple of years ago on my journey of self-discovery, I was inspired by adult with Aspergers who was delivering a course I was doing. She made no apology for her traits and happily discussed them in a factual way and how she manages her symptoms in her day to day life. She's an inspiration to me and lives a very fulfilled life and I found myself looking up to her.
All that to say I think connecting with other autistic people has done wonders for my wellbeing, and acceptance of myself. Does he have much experience of other high functioning autistic people?