My mid-teen son has multiple diagnoses and his psychiatrist is explaining most of his difficulties as coming from his autism/Asperger's and his RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder/early trauma). Has anyone had experience with this combination? The autism limits so much with communication, social skills, learning, etc., and the RAD comes out in belligerence, defiance, self-isolation and verbal abuse. He refuses to acknowledge any sort of differences or needs and therefore refuses every kind of support and professional help. Ideas welcome! Thanks.

Posted by jsmom at 2025-04-22 22:48:29 UTC