Worried for my 14-year-old son – suspected ASD, expelled, now in AP – I don’t know how to cope

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Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out because I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. My 14-year-old son has been really struggling, and so have I. He was expelled from school back in March and is now in alternative provision. He’s saying and doing things that are worrying staff and myself – things that have triggered safeguarding concerns.

I believe he is on the autistic spectrum, but we’re still waiting for a proper diagnosis. I feel like everything he says and does is the opposite of what he should be doing, and I’m just so worried about his future. I don’t know how to help him or how to deal with everything coming at us. It’s overwhelming, heartbreaking, and exhausting.

If there are any other mums out there going through something similar, I’d really appreciate your support, advice, or even just knowing I’m not alone in this.

Thank you for reading. 💔

I’m so sorry you’ve not had any replies. I don’t think this board is very busy.

It sounds like a really difficult situation. How is your DS doing now? Has there been any change or progress?

Thanks for your response . It’s tough. But hopefully get there. Just trying to help him as much as possible and keeping him safe. As he wants to be out with friends but is very vunerable. Just worried he will get in the wrong hands.