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Dd 16 has mild autism (diagnosed officially) and had her first day at college yesterday- absolute disaster. She’s come home hysterical that it was too disorganised and too much going on for her to cope with. She’s now refusing to go back. I spoke to the SEN team at the college today and they were, to be frank, utterly useless.
I don’t know where to go for help- I know she has to do something education wise but she’s refusing college and imo she not at the level where she could do an apprenticeship. She struggles with social situations, crowds and new experiences. She needs to be told step by step instructions for anything she’s not done before and isn’t great with taking the initiative.
I’ve tried to discuss what subject or course interests her but she isn’t interested in anything really- she doesn’t have hobbies and doesn’t like to go out and socialise.
I don’t mind what she does course wise- I just want her to be happy and not so isolated. To my mind what she’s doing now (staying in her room 24/7) isn’t living it’s existing. I don’t know how to support her or access help.
The diagnosis was made about 6 months ago after many years of seeking help but since we’ve had no support or information how to best help her flourish. Camhs discharged her at 16 and mind matters won’t accept me applying for her- she’s incapable of doing it herself as phone conversation sets her off.
Can anyone advise me?
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2girlsandagap · 03/09/2019 16:43
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