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.
Helpline 020 7833 2299.
Mon to Thurs 10am to 4pm.
Fri 9am to 3pm.
Email nas@nas.org.uk.
We are a friendly community Supportive, care and share.
Please ask if we can advise or help. Some one will know.
Please take care.
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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.
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