Hi,
I have a teenage daughter who was diagnosed with autism earlier this year. Her main difficulty is attending school. Although she says she wants to go to school, when it comes to it she just becomes so anxious that she can't do it. It happens most days, with the response being 'go away mum,' pulling the covers over her head and staying in bed. I find it really difficult to know what is part of her autism and what is 'typical teenage behaviour'??
I have read the information on demand avoidance but I've got to say that reducing demands on someone to attend school is extremely difficult. It suggests indirect communication but can anyone give me an example of this when trying to get a child into school?
Does anyone have any advice about what has worked for them/their children?
Thank you
