Published on 12, July, 2020
My son is 23 years old and was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was 18. He left school 7 years ago and has never has a regular job. He is a recluse, has no friends and suffers from terrible anxiety and frustration. He has mild dyspraxia too. He feels his life is a complete disaster and that he has no future. He didn't really get much in the way of qualifications and now whats to get help with all aspects. I have tried numerous times searching the internet but all the advise and support always seems to come back to children or adults with learning difficulties. Has anyone got any knowledge or stories to share with tips on where to get help for him. He hates people and is very angry with the world. I am very worried about his mental health.
Thank goodness your daughters uni got in touch with you. In Scotland it does seem extremely difficult to find support for young adults who have been diagnosed and also people who are educated on ASD. My son has been doing a lot of research and many of the things he is finding are only available in England. He too has always did really really well academically but he needs support with social skills and building relationships. These are things we try to teach our kids as they are growing up but only now are we realising how difficult he is and has been finding it.