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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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  • You could just ask him in calm way if he'll listen to how you feel, with no obligations to do anything. Just ask him to listen for five minutes and try and just be honest with him. Then ask him what he thinks and maybe tell him it's ok for him to be frustrated. I think that is what I would find helpful. I hope this helps.

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  • You could just ask him in calm way if he'll listen to how you feel, with no obligations to do anything. Just ask him to listen for five minutes and try and just be honest with him. Then ask him what he thinks and maybe tell him it's ok for him to be frustrated. I think that is what I would find helpful. I hope this helps.

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