I have a 16 year old son with ASD, he hasn't attended school since February due to him suffering with extreme anxiety and depression. No other provisions have been offered him and I have been fighting for months for help from social services and CAMHS. Camhs are on board and he's having therapy once a week (just started) but social services while involved are not doing anything to help. He has become totally isolated, refusing to leave the house most days, he is depressed, frustrated, and often talks of dying or suicide. I have had to give up my job as he cannot be left alone and the whole thing has had a massive effect on the family aswell as my son.I am trying to get him in to a private college for youngsters with Autism, but this will be a fight due to funding I'm sure. Meanwhile he is at home each day, afraid to go out, afraid of other children, and afraid of what is to become of him and his life. Despite all the time, love and suport from his sister, stepdad and myself he is spiralling out of control and I am fearful that he is going to hurt himself. He is having daily meltdowns, usually more than one or two and he is smashing things, slamming doors, throwing things at me and has even started pushing and shoving me.While I undestand the pain and frustration he is feeling it is very difficult to deal with day after day with nobody helping us.My husband has come to the end of his tether and fear he is going to leave any day, he cannot bare to watch my sons' destructive behaviour and aggression any longer, and the arguments have started!I feel as though our lives are falling apart and dont know where to turn, things are getting worse each day.Please somebody advise me how I deal with these meltdowns, I used to ignore him and he would calm down in his own time but the aggression has escalated towards the home and myself.And my fear is that he is going to hurt himself or someone. I cannot ignore that!!I'm hoping we will be successful and my son will be given a place at this wonderful college and his life could be transformed, but we are really struggling to cope at the moment.Any advice will be greatly appreciated!! Sorry if I went on a bit x
