Published on 12, July, 2020
Our daughter has just been provisionally diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. She is struggling at school and to take the pressure of she is now studying 2 A levels (and supposedly an EPQ for extra UCAS points)
We are very near UCAS applications but she is struggling (as are we) to get her head around what to do. She had always set her heart on a caring profession (and has flitted between a midwife and paediatric nurse). She has now decided against this and is thinking of Sociology (mainly driven by the fact is a vocational degree and doesn't want to make the wrong choice too early)
As parents we are concerned about the whole process - and worry that her degree choice is being made on a whim - her strengths are not in self-study, organisation and interpreting facts and forming opinions. She is very good at fact-based stuff - and seems to prefer learning by doing - so a more practical subject ought to be better. We even worry that University is the right thing for her to do at the moment - the diagnosis is very recent and she has had mental health issues over past year severely affecting her education
Would be interested in anyone who has (or is) going through the same thing
I understand your concerns. When I was choosing my degree, I also had doubts and worries. In my experience, it's essential to consider your daughter's strengths and preferences. If she excels in fact-based learning and prefers a more practical approach, exploring subjects like psychology, social work, or occupational therapy might be worth considering. These fields offer a mix of theory and hands-on experience. Also, there are medical professions options here https://www.becomeopedia.com/. I hope that you find the best option!