DS (12) tutor called me yesterday. He has been getting himself into trouble for minor things, which then escalates as he completely overreacts. They tell me he is among the brightest in the school year, but won't do as well as others due to behaviour impacting his learning. They want me to make a GP appt for a referral.
I have a 14 year old with severe LD and ASD so am no stranger to SN. My younger children have a pretty difficult time due to my eldest as he is very challenging. I have often wondered if something was going on for my 12 year old over the years (although my instinct was more ADHD than ASD) but primary teachers never agreed so I thought pursuing it was pointless. DH doesn't agree but the older DH gets the more I think he has ASD traits so probably isn't seeing things the same way I do. Also have an 8 year old DD who has no traits I have noticed.
DS's main issues are:
Highly impulsive behaviour which can get him in trouble; inability to read signs when other have had enough of something or he has gone too far/pushed an issue including with teachers; sleep issues; fidgeting at school and home/can't sit still; wants to spend all his time doing the same activity; very dramatic/emotional, struggles with difficult conversations; gets very angry and has been known to lash out but mostly verbal.
Not sure what I am asking, but do others here have similar children of this age with a diagnosis? My eldest was diagnosed 12 years ago,so it's all very different now. I guess I am steeling myself for going through it all again, potentially without my DH's support.
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LegoLady95 · 10/07/2021 13:26
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