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Saintydad

Son diagnosed 18 months ago with Autism,10 years old and spends all day in his room playing his pc.We were told to allow this as its his window to the world, but over the last 2 months he seems to be getting worse.my sons autism is noticeable in the social side of life.I would love any help or advice in how to break the computer,school computer,bed,computer cycle. He just sits on his bed when we dont allow him pc time.He wont go out and play and spends very little time with the family as a family.On top of all this he has bad excema and when he gets stressed it flares up considerably (and due to his condition,if he doesnt get on his pc he gets stressed) I thank you in advance for any future help.

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  • It's shameful how there is less than zero autism awareness within social services.  Trust me, I can tell you it's no better within disability social services.  (I appear to have taken their name too literally...Surprised)

    I'm glad you are ignoring them and have asked for a referral.  You are right to be concerned.  Does she have a statement of SENs at school?

    She could be acting out (as is often the case) in response to lack of support or adjustments or understanding in the school environment.

    It's a higher percentage (against neurotypicals) of having other disorders alongside autism spectrum conditions so she could have something else accounting for her behaviours.

    Don't listen to social services, they are worse than ridiculous and should be ashamed.

    It might interest you to know you can tell the Government about the failings of your local CAMHS towards your child here: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/health-committee/inquiries/parliament-2010/cmh-2014/

    I just submitted a complaint about my local CAMHS (who even by national standards are appalling).

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  • It's shameful how there is less than zero autism awareness within social services.  Trust me, I can tell you it's no better within disability social services.  (I appear to have taken their name too literally...Surprised)

    I'm glad you are ignoring them and have asked for a referral.  You are right to be concerned.  Does she have a statement of SENs at school?

    She could be acting out (as is often the case) in response to lack of support or adjustments or understanding in the school environment.

    It's a higher percentage (against neurotypicals) of having other disorders alongside autism spectrum conditions so she could have something else accounting for her behaviours.

    Don't listen to social services, they are worse than ridiculous and should be ashamed.

    It might interest you to know you can tell the Government about the failings of your local CAMHS towards your child here: http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/health-committee/inquiries/parliament-2010/cmh-2014/

    I just submitted a complaint about my local CAMHS (who even by national standards are appalling).

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