My 11 year old ds has been suffering from anxiety for the last 2/3 years, particularly concerning school. He wants to spend all his time with me and most school mornings are a struggle with him sometimes having a complete meltdown. I have spoken to the school and we are trying different ways to make school easier for him.
Yesterday he had an appointment with a specialist in autism. I spoke to her first and explained about his issues, she spoke to him after and she told me that there are a few signs of autism and it definitely warrants further looking into. She also said that the signs he is showing are more found in girls with autism and that he has a femininity about him. I've always known that he's more of a gentle boy, not loud and boisterous like some other boys but never thought of him as feminine in any way, he likes most boy things.
I'm a little upset by the outcome of the appointment.
Any thoughts or advice?