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To ask what you would do for your teen here?

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Wherestheteenguide · 17/12/2025 13:57

Sorry to put this in aibu not education but need swifter answers!
My son is bright but autistic. Verbally he's an A grade student but he just cannot seem to manage exams. He just goes to pieces even with extra time, solo room etc. he's also struggling with the overwhelm of college overall so his attendance hasn't been great either which isn't helping staying on top of work.

As a parent I don't know whether to push for him to get his A levels as he's bright or scrap the idea and find a better environment for him. We're not that bothered about a uni route anyway given the cost.

What would you do?!

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NuffSaidSam · 17/12/2025 14:01

How did he do in his GCSEs?

I'd probably look for an alternative route if he's happy with that.

If he really wants to do A-levels and go to Uni then I would support him to do that.

ChristmasIsComingVerySoon · 17/12/2025 13:58

What does he want to do?