Ds is 8. He has a dx of ASD & ADHD. He struggles with severe anxiety which manifests as extreme physical & verbal aggression. He also suffers with OCD. Which at the moment is really affecting Ds.
He's in a AS specific special school. Has been since he was 7. He attends Camhs. Hes on Equasym XL.30 mg & 4mg of melatonin.
He's terribly lonely. Has no friends. Has never been able to attend a club or any child typical activity even the ones connected to school. His behaviour since Easter has deteriorated. Hes very physically aggressive at school on a daily basis. I met with them last week. He's been assigned a 1-1. His OT has been increased to two 1-1 sessions per week. His counselling has also been increased to two sessions per week. School wise, i feel they are doing all they can. They recognise Ds needs & hes very complex as well as very very unpredictable!
My question is what else can i do? I worry about his mental health. Hes a highly intelligent child & in some ways that makes him harder, though I've always hoped, in the long run it would be a blessing.
My question is really to parents of older children / teenagers. What else can i do to help him cope? What do you wish you had done or tried? Any advice or information anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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What do you wish you had known or done when your ASD child was 8?
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