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My son is 18years and was diagnosed with ASD when he was around 13 years old. Gradually over time his behaviour has become more and more challenging. His anxiety has become worse and he refuses to go to college, his grades have dropped. He now doesn't want to go to college because he says the TA's in each class make him feel stupid. I'm getting zero support from college and they never call me back. I've been told by my son that he has failed an exam, he cam resit but he looks deflated and says 'whats the point'. I've been to the gp 3 times and they send him away with an online Cbt To complete. I've tried groups but he hates being around lots of people and he won't acknowledge his Asd diagnosis at all. I can see him withdrawe with every passing day and no one is helping me to help him. Any suggestions

Chloe Mod 4 months ago
Hello NAS93764,

I am sorry to hear that your son has been struggling with anxiety and schooling.

You may like to have a look at the mental health section of our website which has useful links to information and advice about a range of mental health issues: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health

The information on this page may be of particular interest: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/anxiety

If you feel that your son may need some support with his mental health, you can find advice and information on how to go about seeking help, including links to other resources and details of helplines and listening support services, here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help.

Please visit our online advice and guidance which explains more about getting extra help in school, assessments, education plans, reviews and school transport.

Extra help at school in Wales

Extra help at school in Scotland

Extra help at school in Northern Ireland

Extra help at school in England



If you require further support, you may like to contact the following organisations:

Wales

SNAP Cymru provide advice on a variety of issues that a child or young person may encounter during their education https://www.snapcymru.org/get-support/



Scotland

Enquire provide advice about additional support for learning for children attending school https://enquire.org.uk/



Govan Law Centre’s Education Law Unit provide legal advice on the rights of pupils with additional support needs https://govanlawcentre.org/education-law-unit/



Northern Ireland

The Children’s Law Centre provides a free legal advice service and legal representation for children and young people.

The NI Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) and their work is focused on making sure children and young people have access to their rights in their day-to-day lives, so they have the best opportunity to reach their full potential.



England

Every local area has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) that can provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, including on exclusions.



Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA) is a registered charity that offers free and independent information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of SEND.



Coram’s Child Law Advice service can be accessed through their website or contacted on 0300 330 5485 from Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm.



SOS!SEN offers a free, term-time, national helpline, staffed by a team of volunteers, to provide next step advice and support on questions and issues parents may have relating to their child’s SEN provision. Their helpline number is 0208 538 3731.





If you need support with an appeal against a decision about a child or young person’s educational needs, your local tribunal administration may also be able to help: 

First-tier Tribunal (special educational needs and disability) in England 

Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales

All the best,

ChloeMod
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