I'm becoming increasingly concerned with my 17yo DS. He's always been quite isolated socially, but this has become much more apparent as he gets older, with other elements of his manner/behaviour prompting me to wonder if he actually has Aspergers.
I don't know much about Aspergers, but have had a read around. The following definitely apply to DS:
- socially isolated
- seemingly no perception of other's personal space
- emotionally immature
- lacks empathy
- monotone voice
- quite clumsy. E.g. finally learned to use cutlery properly aged 12 or so
- extremely picky with food, long list of foods he won't eat
The thing that didn't ring true in the websites I looked at was a very strong interest in one particular subject. Tbh he has never had a strong interest in anything:(
I'm really worried, especially as I feel I shouldn't have let it get this far without doing anything. I guess I hoped it was just his age and that he'd grow out of it, but he doesn't seem to have developed at all in recent years.
Academically he does very well - A* student
I think I need to get this checked out now, but how on earth do I go about this with a 17yo?? I'm scared of mentioning it to him in case he thinks I'm saying theres something wrong with him.
Please help