I have a 17 year old ds who has just received his autism diagnosis. He couldn't go to school because of being bullied and did online schooling instead. He's now doing a Btec at college.
He has medication for his anxiety and me and dh (both autistic) keep him right with everyday life and keep him feeling safe.
I'm constantly worried about what will happen to him once we're dead and don't know what will happen to him. How will he earn a living and what benefits might be available etc. We took him for shoes yesterday and he didn't cope with the music in the store (he forgot his noise reducing earbuds) and it made me realise just how affected he is. We have no extended family or friends. I'm scared for the future, what can I do? Where do autistic people live and work? Dh and I had to give up work but we don't claim benefits. I don't know the system. What will the jobcentre do with him?
Any advice is welcome because we don't really know what goes on.
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How will autistic ds manage in his life? Constantly worrying.
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whatstobecomeofus · 24/11/2021 14:21
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