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Teenager diagnosed with autism

scooby

Hi all.  I'm a single parent of two teenagers and a new member to the site.  I am looking for some guidance or advice please. My 15 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD aged 9 and has now been diagnosed with autism aswell (two weeks ago).  He has taken it very badly and Im overwhelmed and not sure how to deal with him at the moment.  He is just so angry and destructive and the house has been turned into a battlefield on a daily basis.  I just dont know what to say or how to deal with him. Does anyone have any ideas please as I keep breaking down and crying (but not when he can see me).  Many thanks.

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  • Hi scooby - sorry things have turned out the way they have.  Things must be so difficult right now.   Getting diagnosed is often difficult not just for the parents but for some children.  It can take time to adjust to.  There are posts on here from parents on this subject so check them out if you haven't already.  Also I think there are books on the subject.  I don't know if the titles are mentioned in the posts and/or via the home page but if all that fails amazon probably sells them!  

    Others will come along soon who have personal experience of the situation you're in + I'm sure will give helpful advice.  Maybe a book about autistic people who are famous + or clever at whatever they do, left lying around the house, may be of help to your son?

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  • Hi scooby - sorry things have turned out the way they have.  Things must be so difficult right now.   Getting diagnosed is often difficult not just for the parents but for some children.  It can take time to adjust to.  There are posts on here from parents on this subject so check them out if you haven't already.  Also I think there are books on the subject.  I don't know if the titles are mentioned in the posts and/or via the home page but if all that fails amazon probably sells them!  

    Others will come along soon who have personal experience of the situation you're in + I'm sure will give helpful advice.  Maybe a book about autistic people who are famous + or clever at whatever they do, left lying around the house, may be of help to your son?

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