Hi, my name is rainbow1234!

rainbow1234
rainbow1234 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2025 in Start here and say hello!

hi everyone I have a 13 year old son who maybe autistic. he hardly leaves the house and doesn't attend school I'm worried about him. he does have friends on line but that's all

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  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,670 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @rainbow1234 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    It sounds like you're going through a tough time so it's completely understandable to feel worried about your son. It's a good sign that he has online friends because that shows he's still seeking connection and friendship in his own way, do you know who he is chatting to online?

    Has your son said why he doesn’t like leaving the house or going to school? Do you think it could be anxiety or perhaps something else that's making it feel overwhelming for him? Is he getting any support at the moment such as CAMHS or has he been referred for an autism assessment yet?

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