Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello All,
I am brand new to the forums, so apologies for asking for something before contributing, but we need help.
I am the Dad to a beautiful, amazing, and currently struggling 8 year-old. Some changes in her school life (or it could be something else) have prompted a huge deterioration in her ability to function. She is alternately clingy, anxious, and furiously angry. The level of conflict with her brother has shot through the roof. Tics and stimming have increased. She seems in a state of constant overwhelm.We are trying to support her as best we can, but right now it's not enough. It's just me, my wife, and the two kids. We have pretty much zero family support and zero support as yet from the outside. But we need something.
What would you advise? I worry that she is in crisis. I am worried for her. And I am worried for us. What kind of support has helped you in the past if any of you have experienced something similar?We are based in Brighton.
Thanks in advance.
Hello. I am sorry your daughter is struggling so much with burnout. It must be a very stressful experience for her and the whole family.
I don’t have any lived experience advice but I do know of some resources /services which may be able to help your autistic daughter:
https://www.jodiesmitten.co.uk/
You can contact Jodie for advice and support for your daughter’s specific situation.
https://www.tanyaadkin.co.uk/about
Tanya’s business/support service:
https://m.facebook.com/NDSocialCare
Some other useful videos:
Aucademy - Autistic Young People and Burnout 1
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZjaeP-Gf9uk?feature=share
Aucademy - Autistic Young People and Burnout 2
https://www.youtube.com/live/Tu07ouTUDBQ?feature=share
I hope your daughter gets the support she needs, she deserves to be a happy autistic person.
This is wonderful! Thank you so much - just getting new insights and perspectives is invaluable. I will spend this afternoon digging into these. I appreciate you so much. x
You are so welcome! I am so glad I could help you.
PookDad said:just getting new insights and perspectives is invaluable
That’s great, I hope these new perspectives help your daughter and your family.
You have definitely come to the right place, this autistic community is here to help you understand your autistic daughter. Lived autistic experience is the best insight there is.