Hi,
My 8 year old son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome 3 years ago. I am a single mum and we have had our ups and downs but until recently we had seemed to be coping (ish). I have had professional input which has been helpful. However with the festive season approaching I am finding my sons behaviours very frustrating. He appears to be having difficulties at school which have resulted in him "losing it" and becoming aggressive, both at home and towards me and his older sister. As I have this problem every year around this time I was just putting it down to his normal festive behaviour. However it seems to be worse this year.
My son tonight said that he wanted to die because he is different to the others in his class and that he is not good at the same things as them. He has managed to make friends but these friendships are tenuous and not always reciprocated and with his recent aggressive outbursts, which have caused further issues for him within the school, he is feeling very low.
I would like to ask if there is anyone out there that has some advice on how to deal with this phase of what appears to me as depression! or How best to support my son in his difficulties without further alienating him from his peers?. I am going to the school in the morning to arrange to meet with his class teacher and the SENCO to see what they say and how best to deal with these unhappy feelings that he is having, but would appreciate hearing from anyone with some advice or suggestions.
I would also like to ask if anyone has any experiences of the gluten free diet? and has it helped? or if anyone can suggest suppliments that may help my son with this current difficulty.
As I am struggling with this and finding it very worrying I would appreciate any help or advice that is on offer.
