Day and night

Hi, new to the forum. My son 4 who has a diagnosis of autism is really struggling leaving the house now that the mornings are dark. He believes we cannot leave the house until it is lighter, which is making it difficult to get him to grandpatents, nursery and getting to work. He is scared and so stressed it's heartbreaking. I've discussed about autumn and winter mornings, looked at books but when it comes to the crunch he finds it so hard. Any ideas gratefully received 

Thanks.

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  • Hello Bartint, I understand ur struggle with ur son. Children on the spectrum can develope routines, obsessions and fears of certain things. these things may change over time but for now the best thing maybe is to take things at his pace. Schools and other authorities should allow for this and make arrangements as appropriate. The equality act 2010 stipulates that organisations and authorities can make allowancies for this, and this includes places of work. You should speak to your boss and explain your difficult circumstancies and should make allowancies for you.  As for family and such just take it at his pace and allow him to leave at a time that hes comfortable with

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  • Hello Bartint, I understand ur struggle with ur son. Children on the spectrum can develope routines, obsessions and fears of certain things. these things may change over time but for now the best thing maybe is to take things at his pace. Schools and other authorities should allow for this and make arrangements as appropriate. The equality act 2010 stipulates that organisations and authorities can make allowancies for this, and this includes places of work. You should speak to your boss and explain your difficult circumstancies and should make allowancies for you.  As for family and such just take it at his pace and allow him to leave at a time that hes comfortable with

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