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How Do I Help My 18 Year Old Son When He Refuses To Do Any Therapy Or Receive Any Assistance From Any Professionals?

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Delray Beach, FL

My son is 18 and has severe depression and anxiety along with being on the spectrum. He says he wants to go to college but he is not doing anything to get there. It was very difficult getting him through school because he rarely would go. He's very smart but he won't follow through on anything. I will do anything for my son but I just don't know when to step in or out of anything related to my son. He takes his medication when he wants or not at all. I have taken him to all kinds of doctors… read more

May 28, 2019
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Try some simple steps first. Write out some goals in life. Choose a dream job and see if it's possible. Contact people who work in that field. The choose a more likely job and look into it. Then consider the worst case of what he wants in life at the minimum. I wish I'd thought it through instead of just doing through life without a plan.

May 29, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

What does it seem like he’s passionate about? If you know, great, if not, ask him what he’d like to study. Maybe he could start to take a couple of classes at a community college.

May 28, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Severe anxiety and depression is very common amongst the ASD kids. It is mainly brought on my therapies. PTSD is common for those who have had ABA. That being said, what areas does he need help?

May 28, 2019

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