DS is 9. Diagnosed with AS 2 years ago. He is such hard work and I'm struggling.
This week alone I've been smacked on the back of the head with a key on a lanyard because I asked him to wash his hands, been bitten when I tried to stop him hurting his sister and smacked across the face and called a fucking idiot because I asked him to get changed.
He holds everything in at school then explodes when he gets home. I know he's stressed, I know he can't cope with life, I know he gets ridiculously anxious and that causes him to lash our but I can't be a punch bag anymore.
We've tried to muddle through the best we can with no support but I just can't do it. I'm failing him and I'm failing his sister.
Where do I go from here? Are Cahms any good? I worry so much as he doesn't seem to give a shit about anyone. He'll say sorry afterwards but then start talking about his maths or something like nothing has happened. I worry what the future will bring. He'll be in secondary school in 2 years, he finds school stressful enough now, how will he cope with a massive school that is so much busier than where he is now? How will I cope when he's bigger and stronger than me?
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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Can't do this anymore.
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