Hi All,
Newbie here!
Our 8 year old son was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Difficulties several years ago. He is very loving and passive. As of this school year, he has an EHCP in place and has 20 hours a week with his own TA, which is going as well as can be expected.
We are very close and do lots of stuff together and we have lots of similar interests. He comes to football with me, he loves cars and he loves to be out in the garden cutting the grass etc. He is also close to his mum, but I would say we have a special bond.
However, at present, the biggest issue we face is separation anxiety, particularly from me and I was wondering if anyone could share any advice?
For instance, last week he thought I was late home from work, so he had a tearful meltdown and yesterday I got a call from him and mum on my way home from work as he was very upset again. I've figured out that because it was dark yesterday, due to the clocks changing, he thought I was late home. He also got very upset on Saturday evening when his mum and I went out for a meal and my parents were babysitting.
The other times he tends to have these tearful bouts are when he thinks we may be "trapped" somewhere, like in traffic or a car park, or if he thinks a shop is going to close and we'll be locked in all night.
Anyway, sorry for the long post. I would appreciate any input anyone may have on how we might be able to address these situations.