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My son has ADHD ASD and has a girlfriend, don't know how to handle this
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colt
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My boy has some issues, ADHD ASD plus some other stuff but think I may be being too protective. His dad has no idea how things are and just wants to be his best friend. my boy just told me he has a girlfriend in Ohio, and dad knows all about it. Really don't know how to handle this. Xx
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Hello @colt Pleased to meet you welcome.
Thank you for joining and sharing. I am one of the team of community champions . Who guide, inform, advise new members.
In reply to your question. There will be members of our community. Who will be able to answer your question also a member of our team.
I would be able to say look at our advice, information on Dating, relationships might be worth looking at.
Your son has a girlfriend in Ohio is this an on line relationship or do you live in the USA.?
Have National Autistic Society based in the UK if that helps.
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Hi @colt
Good Morning & Welcome ??
It’s great to meet you today.
Here’s some info below for you.
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families-hub
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/carers-of-disabled-children-and-adults
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Fautism&index_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Fautism&auth=lmkPij2LcIn7oWw%2FP5Ct2g&profile=_default&type=FP
Please please let me know if I can help you further????
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Welicome @colt
I hope the advice listed helps aid in your support don't hesitate to shout if you need assistance,
My son has autism, age 11 so I understand your struggles. You are understandably protective - it's good that you have reached out to the scope community, we have lots of advisors, advice and support on board.
Happy to to help assist just give us a shout.
kind regards -
Hi @colt
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