MY DS (nearly 3) has ASD is never calm/happy, constant meltdowns and screaming and hitting himself and us and cannot cope with virtually any aspect of life. This has been the same since he turned 1.
He will only eat 3 foods (coco pops, yogurt, digestives biscuits) and every single meal time is hell. I see how malnourished he is but he will not even look at another food and can barely be in the kitchen.
His quality of life is awful he cannot tolerate people or outside so we dont do anything socially and he isnt at nursery (tried and failed). He barely eats and sleeps or speaks. Everything causes a meltdown and he is only briefly content watching cocomelon by himself before the aggression starts. I cannot engage with him and he doesn't seek me. Everyday is awful. Basic things you and I take for granted like going out for a meal, or laughing with someone, getting fresh air on a walk, he cannot and will not do.
What kind of life is this? Is this a life worth living? He is so unhappy and I am so unhappy. I longed to be a mum but I often think not existing would be better for both of us than this sheer hell. There has been no change and there is no meaningful support from services.
Is there any quality of life for this ND child? I see none.