Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I don’t really know where to start! My daughter was diagnosed at 15 through CAMHS , then discharged at 18. She wasn’t transferred to Adult mental health service , GP was useless! But we got through ! Great support at Uni, possibly Covid helped because she came home! She has been amazing and life seemed ok! Forward today at the age of 25! She has been slowly struggling and I don’t know where to get support for her! She lives in her own flat, and just been told she won’t pass her probationary period at work! She has been off work with migraines, gastro, colds and a chest infection! When she is at work , her work is amazing no complaints there! Basically she will get fired for being sick! I know when she is ill, she feels it more and can’t cope! I need advice to know how I can get support for her! I am also worried about her mental health, she said I feel sad like I did before I was diagnosed!
Hello NAS93774,
I am sorry to hear that your daughter has had a tough time with sickness and the impact it has had on her work.
We have a webpage offering information and support on in your rights at work, dealing with bullying and interacting and coping at work.
You might like to have a look at our guide ‘Support at work – a guide for autistic people’ which you can find here:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment/support-at-work/autistic-adults
There is information in the guide about bullying in the workplace which might be helpful, information about the role of your employer and advice regarding what you can do if you think you are being bullied or discriminated against.
If you feel that your daughter might need some support with her mental health, you can find advice and information on how to go about seeking help, including links to other resources and details of helplines and listening support services, here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help.
All the best,
ChloeMod