Does anyone have any info or advice on demand avoidance with autistic young adults? My son is in complete denial he has a disability, or is autistic, or will he even consider hanging out with someone who does identify with their disability, but not let it define them- I’ve tried every way I can think of to explain to my son that autism doesn’t define him- He gets ANGRY and says I need help because he doesn’t have a disability- So I am just stuck at a loss. He clearly has difficulties with social anxiety- executive functioning skills are non existent but he says he could go live on his own without help, if he could afford it. The kid can’t even take himself to the drive thru at McDonald’s because he is so anxious. He has accomplished so much- He drives, He graduated, he just got a new job- He’s AMAMZING, Kind and goofy- I just want to see him happy. I think he knows in his mind he’s different but is so afraid of being bullied or unaccepted. He so desperately wants a girl friend. He has no friends. Except his cousin who is several years younger, and 2 friends he games with that live where we used to. He has no in person friends NONE. I love my son and only want to see him. Succeed and reach his goals of anting a gf- living on his own. But I can’t seem to get him to understand that having interests are important, having friendships are important, I know he needs to focus on learning some. Life skills I know- But how do I MOTIVATE him to find an interest? He swears he’s not depressed but I know what depression looks like. I’m scared he gets so angry when I try to get him help.

Posted by kgoz2676 at 2025-03-31 04:21:47 UTC