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Autistic child

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Lime47 · 01/09/2025 01:12

Hello to everyone! My son is autistic and very deceived in this world.He doesn't like when people tell him what to do,He always tells me that smb looked at him,and why did they look at him that way!Do they not like him,or do they stole smth from his pockets?He is very obsessed about people and their behaviour.He used to tell me that he wished he lived on another planet!We've been to therapists,but he always says that he's OK,so they discharged him!He loves his phone world and I am trying to drag him out of there,to find for him real friends.Could you please help me to help him?I really need your help and I am desperate!

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MadamNoo · 01/09/2025 06:18

How old is your son? Being online can of course have risks and challenges for ND people but there are some communities and friendship apps specifically for them that also lead to real life meet ups.
one for kids needs a referral by a professional and is closely monitored, but it’s very computer game heavy which didn’t interest my son. Sorry the name escapes me but you can google. Now he is over 18 he has tried Kaboose and has some interaction on there, the see seem to be groups for everyone.

buggermewhatnext · 09/09/2025 08:27

Hi am looking for advice. My son has just gone 17 he’s mentioned to me that he thinks he’s autistic. For context he is pretty quiet /shy. Spends a great deal of time gaming. This is something that I should have reduced a while back but he had a bad time a few years back at school - his friendship group basically pushed him out - bullied him. Part of the reason for that I think was that he was very small in comparison. They all had a growth spurt he was late to that party. Normal height now. I moved him to a different school mercifully he’s been ok there still quiet but he’s got a couple of mates. However he doesn’t meet up with them out of school. He can on occasions avoid eye contact says he doesn’t always get sarcasm. Thing is whilst he’s on his game , gaming he’s loud and can chatter away. He was a very lively almost too lively child - friends would comment at how energetic he was he wasn’t chatty or over social as a child but always surrounded by play mates. Just worried for him as next year is supposed to be university. Has any one had similar with there child and advice greatly appreciated

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