Few months ago my son and I were in a difficult situation. My son whose 11 has aspergers and although has various challenges also has my own strive for independence. My son had just started secondary and was getting taxis to and from school which was causing him great distress and frustration (long story some may remember my previous threads re the council). I finally moved house so he could be close enough to walk there which came with all its own parental worries - would he manage, be safe etc etc.
My son has a fab teacher and between us he is successfully walking to and from school feeling independent and like the others. The house although not where I would of chosen (but kids come first) is bigger so he has a bigger bedroom and also a separate room to chill when he needs to. He still plays more technology than as a parent I would like but all in all I'm happy to say the move has finally happened and working well for him.
We still have reluctance over homework and organising (any advice on this would be most welcome).
Finally, although we still have our challenges, his just been chosen to receive an award for his effort and hard work which makes me so proud of him and glad that the school seem to recognise the extra difficulties he has. Its also wonderful that this should give him a good confidence boost.
Secondary school has been a big transition and moving house on top he seems to of coped with this very well 
Just wanted to check in and pass on that things are good now. I remember the worst year of my life when meltdowns and phonecalls from school was a daily occurance and I felt a complete failure as a parent not knowing why my son was behaving the way he was. It was only us both hitting real rock bottom that things then thankfully improved (diagnosis), educating myself, referral to a different school and thankfully what appears to be a good secondary with an understanding of autism. I hope the positives continue and wish you all well
