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Going back to school after the easter break

crazydarkside

I am writing this on the behalf of my 12 year old son.  He is very anxious about going back to school.he has just started sertraline to help with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and is at school for half days.  He says that he is really anxious about going back to school, and finds it much easier to talk to people on the computer.

My young man says that when he goes to school, he feels that there is a voice inside his head that is constantly saying he is worthless and why would people talk to him.  This voice also belittles his image as he has low self esteem.

Does any one have any tips that can help

Thank you, Crazy

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  • The school sounds pretty good - I'd talk to them on the morning he goes back.  I'd say its normal for most ASD kids to be a little anxious after a school holiday so they should be prepared.  If it were needed, could he stay in the unit all the time?  Is it a big school?  I'm only asking for personal reasons - I can't ever see my daughter going back to mainstream school but there is no other immediate choice without travelling a good distance each day.

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  • The school sounds pretty good - I'd talk to them on the morning he goes back.  I'd say its normal for most ASD kids to be a little anxious after a school holiday so they should be prepared.  If it were needed, could he stay in the unit all the time?  Is it a big school?  I'm only asking for personal reasons - I can't ever see my daughter going back to mainstream school but there is no other immediate choice without travelling a good distance each day.

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