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My 14yr old son is hearing voices

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DyslexicPoster · 26/05/2026 21:14

We have spent the day at the beach today. Ds14 who has severe SEN ( Autism, ADHD and a genetic duplication which have recently been told means nothing after being told for years it might have caused his SEN) plus other SEN issues, knocked two drinks over. I was saying I think he is dyspraxic like his brother, I'm not sure how but this conversation got into hearing voices. He told me that he hears voices. They tell him to do bad things and it's been there since he was in primary school. He is year 9 now. He got really upset and started to cry so I haven't asked more.

He started ADHD meds in Feb, but the voices pre date this. He is under children with disabilities CAMHS for his meds and has no path to go outside of the CWD team. Eg he had no ability to bypass and go via right to choose.

He sees CAMHS in June for a ADHD meds review. He is on mediconect ? But I feel it's not working at 20mg.

What worries me is that his 22 year old brother hears things he knows aren't real. Like a shelves unit falling over. But there's nothing like this in my or dh family. ( that we know if, ds severe LD are totally poo-pood dispite being non verbal at 7 I'm made out to be making him to be worse than he is and he will grow out of it. He goes to a extremely expensive SEN school over 20 miles away so it's really not that he is just a fragile anxious child.

Can this wait until I see camhs? Should I tell his CWD socail worker on Thursday ( routine check in) or leave that convo for the Dr?

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Arlanymor · 26/05/2026 21:16

I think you need to alert all of the professionals in his life to this information - it could help inform future diagnoses, but also it's to understand him more and keep him safe. It's a significant issue that shouldn't be sat on waiting for the most appropriate time - the most appropriate time is now for his own wellbeing.

TheLargeOnes · 26/05/2026 21:40

It's been happening for years so it's not an emergency, just let them know in due course. Unless of course they are getting worse and suddenly more distressing for him/you worry he is a danger to himself or others.

Lots of people hear voices and basically just live with it. I'm just saying this so you know that it's not necessarily going to trigger anything dramatic from the professionals.

Mind (the charity) have a good page on hearing voices.

DyslexicPoster · 26/05/2026 21:42

Thank you. It is less worrying that it's been going on for a while, but I was worried the voices is saying to do bad things.

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MrsAmaretto · 26/05/2026 22:15

I think you need proper advice. It won’t hurt to mention it on Thursday and to contact CAMHS as it will help to build the picture of what your sone is experiencing and what medication is appropriate

MildlyAnnoyed · 26/05/2026 22:31

It’s not uncommon for people with ND to hear voices. Tell LD CAMHS, give them a call rather than wait for the next appointment. The voice collective website is helpful.

Lumpy123 · 27/05/2026 13:41

Could it be that he is having intrusive thoughts rather than actually hearing voices? I would definitely mention it to any professionals involved in his care. While intrusive thoughts can be really scary, they are usually a sign of internal ocd and/or anxiety and that can often be tackled with some CAMHs talking therapies. Actually hearing voices as in auditory hallucinations would probably have to be treated differently, but again CAMHS would be the right contact.

DyslexicPoster · 29/05/2026 13:15

It's hard to say without probing him some more. He has learning difficulties and a severe language disorder so it's easy for him to explain things clearly when upset. We are away this weekend so will try to get to open up. I think he feels a lot of shame about bad feelings. No idea why, his brothers are open books most of the time.

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Health47 · 29/05/2026 14:06

TheLargeOnes · 26/05/2026 21:40

It's been happening for years so it's not an emergency, just let them know in due course. Unless of course they are getting worse and suddenly more distressing for him/you worry he is a danger to himself or others.

Lots of people hear voices and basically just live with it. I'm just saying this so you know that it's not necessarily going to trigger anything dramatic from the professionals.

Mind (the charity) have a good page on hearing voices.

Lots of people hear voices and basically just live with it.

Do they really?

DyslexicPoster · 29/05/2026 14:23

I hear voices,but it's mine like a TV in my head. I have full control. What I worried about is the increased rate of psychosis in Autism.

I heard some one say hello when I was alone in the house but it was outside of my head. Coming from next to me. Not sure I'd be happy to live with that.

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