Hey,
We are going through a bad time.
And I just need some advice please.
My son is 7 and has been in a bad place. He has ASD, he's a very clever boy.
We have had all the Early Help, reaching families, mental health team.
We was self harming again last week
Then Thursday he was trying to pull his light bulb saying he wanted to electrocute himself
I took him to A and e as I am just so worried about him and there doesn't seem to be services at this age to help.
They admitted him as he was all over the place and explained how hurting himself felt good and what he wanted to do.
Saw CAHMS the next day and he is having an initial referral with them (at some point)
What can I expect? Is there anything I can do to help now?
He has always talked about killing himself from such a young age.
And hurts himself a lot with pins, scissors, pens, all sorts.
He is so so loved
Any advice on what to expect or do at all?
I'm so desperate for him.
Thank you so much
Xx