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Parent of Autistic child

Jellytots74

Ho everyone 

                      Not sure what to say, My son is awaiting a diagnosis for Autism. He has just become self aware, he is lonely and he said 

     "I make new friends, then after a few days, there is a wall that gets bigger"

What he means is , he makes new friends then he doesnt see them again. 

He said he is lonely, and friendless. He is exceptionally close to both his sister and me. 

He said he doesn't know how to act or what to say, he is afraid to ask to join in with children, he is scared they'll say no. 

I am sure that watching paranorman  yesterday, triggered something inside. He was upset and trying not to cry. 

As a parent, this is the most heartbreaking thing I have ever heard him say. He is 12.  There are a lot of changes going on.

Thank you for reading. I really appreciate it. 

  • Hi  

    Welcome to the community. 

    I'm sorry to hear about your son, I feel heartbroken for you. It is so difficult when they are self aware. I have a son who is slightly younger than your son and recently received his diagnosis. 

    Are there any clubs your son would be interested in? 

    It can feel so isolating for them but he is lucky to having such a kind and caring mum and sister!

    Loz Cat 

  • I can relate a lot to what your son says. Only my patents didn't care. I only heard: just make some friends! They won't come themselves to you! Nobody ever understood me. I wished I had a friend "like me" others were like aliens to me. Or I was an alien to them. And still am. It feels bad, to be so isolated. Loosing friend soon after making them was also my experience.  I wish your son to be diagnosed ASAP and receive help. I still feel this way - don't know how to act and what to say. But at least now I understand better,  why it happens.