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New - Advice needed re 19yr old son, please

Sylvie

My 19year old is finishing his college course shortly. He says he doesn't want to do another course or get a job. He also has no intention of leaving home at any time. Given that he is classed as an adult in law, is there anything I can do or do we have to accept that he is about to turn into a hermit!

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  • Is there anyone out there to help my son and family. 

    For a long time my son has struggled terribly in social situations, hence leaving school 6 months before his due time. He has now turned 18 and hardly ever leaves his room. We've been through counselling and all sorts of therapy to no avail. 

    I have now got an app at the doctors tomorrow with my son to ask for a referral for a diagnosis of Autism/Aspergers. 

    For years it's been a strain on everyone, more so on him because no one has picked up on his condition Or understood him. The last year or so has become unbearable at times. I cannot talk to him without him jumping down my throat. 

    when he does communicate normally, it's only about the one subject that's of interest to him and boy he can talk then! 

    On previous occasions when we have gone out for meals, he has got very stressed and irritable when there are lots of people around. He won't even eat and can't wait to get home. 

    Are there any parents out there who can relate to me? 

    I hope I'm doing the right thing in wanting my son to have an assessment. 

    Im positive he has the traits of Autism/Aspergers. 

    Know one knows my son like I do and just want the very best for him. 

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  • Is there anyone out there to help my son and family. 

    For a long time my son has struggled terribly in social situations, hence leaving school 6 months before his due time. He has now turned 18 and hardly ever leaves his room. We've been through counselling and all sorts of therapy to no avail. 

    I have now got an app at the doctors tomorrow with my son to ask for a referral for a diagnosis of Autism/Aspergers. 

    For years it's been a strain on everyone, more so on him because no one has picked up on his condition Or understood him. The last year or so has become unbearable at times. I cannot talk to him without him jumping down my throat. 

    when he does communicate normally, it's only about the one subject that's of interest to him and boy he can talk then! 

    On previous occasions when we have gone out for meals, he has got very stressed and irritable when there are lots of people around. He won't even eat and can't wait to get home. 

    Are there any parents out there who can relate to me? 

    I hope I'm doing the right thing in wanting my son to have an assessment. 

    Im positive he has the traits of Autism/Aspergers. 

    Know one knows my son like I do and just want the very best for him. 

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