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Teenager feeling isolated

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Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum and would really like some advice on how I can help my 13 year old daughter meet other teenager girls and boys who have Aspergers. We are having a tough time at the minute with her socially and she is feeling quite different and isolated and I am really keen for her to have someone else to speak to who shares her interests and who she can connect with. I am struggling to know where to start.

Any advice would be wonderful. We live in Sheffield and my daughter is 13 with Aspergers.

Thanks Sam

  • Hi Sam,

    my daughter is 12, she hasn't formally been diagnosed, but following lots of issues with peers at school an EP assessment was carried out before summer. The outcome was noted that she has traits of ASD and ADHD. She too feels isolated and different, and it was actually mentioned in the report. Although she is very friendly and outgoing, she is quite vulnerable and a target amongst her peers. Unfortunately, we're not local to Sheffield, but we could both really do with some support too! ......Her behaviour at home and school is challenging and sometimes quite frightening if I'm honest. I try to keep her busy and away from the screen as much as possible. I find sport activities are very good, although she's not keen on team sports. Recently she has started going to our local youth club. It's great, but she got sent home early after an incident there too Disappointed. I too feel a little isolated and that people are constantly judging me as a parent. I know there isn't many youth clubs around these days, but its something I would recommend looking into. My daughter also enjoys drama and has previously attended clubs (some free through the local authority). I hope I didn't bore you, this is my first post. I'm new here too. 

    From another mum who just wants to help her daughter x 

  • I dont mean to stereo type by what i am going to suggest, but you know those individuals, who are often on their own, appear to struggle in groups or making friends, those that may appear "different",? Would it be an idea to try to connect with some of these individuals? They may be feeling the same? It could be just a smile, a friendly gesture that could break the ice and lead to two people finding that they are similar and have things in common. Maybe its easier as we get older to do this, but just a thought x

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    You might try looking for local groups, the dreaded face book might provide some help as local groups often have FB pages. 

    A quick Google finds this -they may know of some things 

    https://sparklesheffield.co.uk/

    For your own health using the word Asperger's, especially on Facebook, causes outrage. He had Nazi associations. The general consensus is to use Autistic or Neurodiverse. I'm just letting you know to save you the heartache I experienced.