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Struggling with 11 year old autistic son mood swings

Helpwithmildautism

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and 6 mths ago, my son was diagnosed with mild autism.

However, following diagnosis we've had no further support or contact from CAHMS.

I am a working single mum, and I'm finding his mood swings and behaviour more and more difficult.

He's never wanted to take part in any activities, sports etc despite our best efforts and is becoming more and more solitary... obsessed with his xbox and you tube.

His dad is still in his life and we are still friends so there isn't any drama there.

the trouble is, he can be extremely moody, rude and snaps very quickly. Then he can say some really hurtful things, which... although i know he doesn't really mean, it does really get to me as its always me that gets the brunt of it.

He is very particular about liking things a certain way, and when they dont go his way, he lashes out.

I always imagined it would get easier as he got older, but its much harder to cope with.

i just wish i knew how to handle him better, without getting upset or makng him worse. I'm trying my best, but its not working.

I'm hoping to find some parents who have similar problems and can offer some advice please.

Thanks

SM

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  • My Son is 11, nearly 12 and we are currently waiting for an official diagnosis!!!

    we have suspended autism from a very early age and the last 11 years have been a living hell. Rage, aggression, extreme tantrums, non sleeper, difficult eater, very bright, incredibly reactive and difficult 

    we’ve recently started secondary school and problems are now test setting in. We have constant chronic headaches which we believe are brought on through anxiety.

    school currently are completely useless, as are the family support, small steps, healthy families, Camhs and the doctors…….

    not sure where we go from here

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  • My Son is 11, nearly 12 and we are currently waiting for an official diagnosis!!!

    we have suspended autism from a very early age and the last 11 years have been a living hell. Rage, aggression, extreme tantrums, non sleeper, difficult eater, very bright, incredibly reactive and difficult 

    we’ve recently started secondary school and problems are now test setting in. We have constant chronic headaches which we believe are brought on through anxiety.

    school currently are completely useless, as are the family support, small steps, healthy families, Camhs and the doctors…….

    not sure where we go from here

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