14 yr old ds has no independence skills at all and I'm getting worried about what the future will hold for him.
He used to go to mainstream school but for the past academic year he has been unable to attend due to anxiety relating to overstimulation/general school environment. School has always been a big issue but can handle with lots of support. Currently looking at a more specialist school but that will be a battle with LA.
Anyway he does nothing independently. Won't go to the shop on his own, go for a walk on his own, catch the bus etc. He has no friends as he struggles with social interaction, so the only time he goes out is if I take him somewhere. I try to make sure he's getting out every day otherwise he would just stay in his room.
He is not able to join any clubs as his anxiety is so severe that any new situations lead to freezing, refusal to move, crying, meltdowns, clinging to things etc.
He is under CAMHS and has had CBT therapy which didn't work, he's been referred to psychiatry which we are on waiting list for.
The reason I'm posting is that I've recently been unwell and it made me realise that if I'm not around he would be completely helpless. I'm not sure what the answer is but just looking for ideas.
He can do things like make toast, a pot noodle, a coffee so is fine(ish) in the house by himself. Although he's also dyspraxic so not great with sharp knives etc.
One of the big issues is that he absolutely cannot talk to strangers so would never be able to ask for help (eg if his card got declined at the till etc)