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How can I help my adult son be happier?

NAS74662

Hello, this is my first post.

My adult son has (undiagnosed) aspergers.  He started the route towards diagnosis a few years ago but wouldn't take it past the first session.  Since then he has refused to entertain the idea of any help but he finds it so hard being him and very much does need help.  How on earth can I even brouch the subject with him without him getting upset, never mind getting him to the point where he would go back to the GP.  He trusts me and I need that to continue.  

Am sure this must be a problem for other people whose loved ones have aspergers, so any thoughts would be appreciated.

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    My son simply picks up on who I'm inspired by and respect. I don't have to tell him or show him. It just radiates from us. 

    This same application works in the opposite. Parents can install a Political Dogma on to their children just by how they speak of or engage with or be enraged or inspired by any political party. While some children may grow up to learn their own truth, when we now use this association toward and with autism, it won't ever fail. People don't suffer from 'Autism', they suffer from Society. So many autistic individuals are really and completely inspirational. 

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  • As a parent, I might openly watch and read things regarding who he is as a human. Chris Packhams documentary is a good one. Find other successful humans who are also autistic. Follow them on Twitter. Indulge your virtual social scene with these creative, pragmatic technicians and you may find an automatic feeling of inspiration toward and with them. 

    My son simply picks up on who I'm inspired by and respect. I don't have to tell him or show him. It just radiates from us. 

    This same application works in the opposite. Parents can install a Political Dogma on to their children just by how they speak of or engage with or be enraged or inspired by any political party. While some children may grow up to learn their own truth, when we now use this association toward and with autism, it won't ever fail. People don't suffer from 'Autism', they suffer from Society. So many autistic individuals are really and completely inspirational. 

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