Published on 12, July, 2020
My daughter never atttended lessons at school but was so loved by all the teachers, she struggled through her exams. Now she has left I have had to apply for all her colleges and arrange the open days. Today was the first which she refused to go to. The other day we met a college about support when she starts and they were useless. We are waiting for an ehcp which is taking forever. I’m lost and don’t know what to do or how to help I feel like I’m doing everything and have been off work since January to help her!! I don’t know where to turn at the moment it’s getting really tough as lack of support all around
This sounds really tough for you. I can't help much apart from to say that your support will mean a lot to her in the years to come. I was very lucky to have a supportive family and none of us knew I was actually autistic. I hope that others can offer practical advice. (PS Just checked your profile and it's you who is autistic - I'm guessing that she is too? Hopefully this gives you the ability to put yourself in her shoes too. I'm not being helpful at all here, apart from support across the ether.)