I'm concerned for anyone for whom has Autistic relations.

[Paulina]

I'd still like to hear from folks for whom have Autistic children, sibling, aunties, uncles, cousins, etc. How are you all doing? I'll be the first to admit. We are just so, so very tired. I'd still kill for my son, but he truly is exhausting. And you?

 

[Tish]

I am so sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed with your situation.
Is there no one who can give you a break?
Perhaps an organisation that can take him for a few hours.

 

[seadoug]

Our 25 year-old nephew is on the autism scale. We were there when he was born and were involved in his life through much of his younger years.

It has been a struggle for my SIL to motivate him. He is awkward around other people and prefers to play video games all day. She had him enlist in the Navy several years ago and he seemed to be thriving. He lost weight and was really interested in his particular duties aboard the ship, but he was discharged with an injury a while ago. He is living with her again, and again playing video games most of the day. She gives him specific chores like walking the dog but that's it. She finally gave him an ultimatum and insisted he get a job and move out. There seems to be no other answer.

The sad thing is that he has three very accomplished younger sisters. One is in tech and makes a great living. The other two are very artistic and have plans for college. They are beyond motivated and all will have left home or will be leaving home within a year, but that doesn't phase him. We would all so like to see him succeed in life but it doesn't seem it will happen.

 

[smiley]

he needs professional help; assistance and guidance - the operative word is "professional" - these are complex conditions but there are some "experts" out there that can help