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My 29yo son has not left the house in over 5 years...

NewUserKS160626

I am 64 and was diagnosed with aspergers in 2016.

I guess Im high functioning having been succesful in IT and wronte a few tech books.

My son (29) i beleive is aspergers/autistic and has not left the house in 5 years or more.

He does some online graphics work to earn enough to feed himself but thats about it.

I and he have never before applied for asked for any finanacial help preferring to battle on, which has worked, but now my wifes recruitment business is failing and creating almost no income (35k loss last year) so I though I would ask people here.

I dont feel comformtable asking my son if he wants to be diagnosed so we just drudge on.

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  • Dear NewUserKS160626,

    Welcome to the community, it is really great to have you here!

    It sounds like a really difficult situation for you and your son. I have shared our resource for Anxiety in case that may be influencing why your son is not leaving the house, it has some helpful tips for helping with anxiety. I have also included our Autism Services Directory where you can find support for yourself or your son that is available in your local area.

    In terms of financial help, it may be worth taking a look at Financial help, money and benefits

    If your son is interested he would be very welcome to join the online community, there is no need to have a diagnosis to join us and many members do not have a formal diagnoses. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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  • Dear NewUserKS160626,

    Welcome to the community, it is really great to have you here!

    It sounds like a really difficult situation for you and your son. I have shared our resource for Anxiety in case that may be influencing why your son is not leaving the house, it has some helpful tips for helping with anxiety. I have also included our Autism Services Directory where you can find support for yourself or your son that is available in your local area.

    In terms of financial help, it may be worth taking a look at Financial help, money and benefits

    If your son is interested he would be very welcome to join the online community, there is no need to have a diagnosis to join us and many members do not have a formal diagnoses. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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