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Coaching for a parent of a teenager with ASD, anxiety and depression

ElenaC

Hello, 

I have a 15 years old daughter with ASD formally diagnosed by CAMHS in Autumn 2025, history of all sorts of traumas including due to long time masking, now living with significant anxiety incl. social and depression, fatigue, lack of motivation, not attending school and mainly self-isolating at home, spending a lot of time on screen. Suicidal ideation but no immediate plan, in her words doesn’t want to live in this world, not planning to live an ling live and would be easier to die.

Talking and other sorts of therapies were offered to my daughter but she declined, tried medication, didn’t work and made symptoms worse so had to stop and now won’t try another medication and discharged from CAMHS. She is not keen on meeting any new people incl. of her age and including online due to anxiety.

I am looking for coaching support for myself so I can communicate with my daughter day to day in a way that would be therapeutic and will help her to make progress.

I am wondering whether someone might be able to signpost to appropriate services/agencies/professionals with specific expertise in ASD, that would provide this type of support to me, please, I am happy to pay privately if required. Any other advice would be very welcome.

Thank you!

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  • Hi ElenaC
     
    Welcome to the community.
     
    I can see that things are difficult for you and your daughter at present but you may be able to find support in the autism service directory that Cinnabar_wing has already linked (Thanks Cinnabar-wing!).
    Our guide to family relationships has information and support strategies for parents.
    Family relationships
    I'm wondering if you would find it helpful to have a safe space to talk to another parent who would have experience of what you are going through. The Parent to Parent Emotional Support Service provides emotional support to parents and carers regarding their autistic children/grown-up children. The service is provided by trained volunteers with personal experience as the parent of an autistic child or adult. To request a call, complete a web enquiry form here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/help-and-support/parent-to-parent-helpline
     
    I'm also including links to online peer support for your daughter, should she change her mind about engaging with people of her own age.
     
    The Ambitious Youth Network offer online peer support for autistic young people aged 13-25 years old.
     
    The Mix offers free support for under 25s, including a group chat for 11-25 year olds and discussion boards for 13-35 year olds.
    https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/support-groups/
    I hope you get the help and support you need.
     
    Best wishes to you and your daughter.
     
    Christine Mod
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  • Hi ElenaC
     
    Welcome to the community.
     
    I can see that things are difficult for you and your daughter at present but you may be able to find support in the autism service directory that Cinnabar_wing has already linked (Thanks Cinnabar-wing!).
    Our guide to family relationships has information and support strategies for parents.
    Family relationships
    I'm wondering if you would find it helpful to have a safe space to talk to another parent who would have experience of what you are going through. The Parent to Parent Emotional Support Service provides emotional support to parents and carers regarding their autistic children/grown-up children. The service is provided by trained volunteers with personal experience as the parent of an autistic child or adult. To request a call, complete a web enquiry form here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/help-and-support/parent-to-parent-helpline
     
    I'm also including links to online peer support for your daughter, should she change her mind about engaging with people of her own age.
     
    The Ambitious Youth Network offer online peer support for autistic young people aged 13-25 years old.
     
    The Mix offers free support for under 25s, including a group chat for 11-25 year olds and discussion boards for 13-35 year olds.
    https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/support-groups/
    I hope you get the help and support you need.
     
    Best wishes to you and your daughter.
     
    Christine Mod
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