This one is targeted at those on here with ASD to perhaps shed some light on a struggle. How does anxiety affect defense mode? My kid seems to be doing to go into defense mode but anxiety seems to be the trigger. Try to suggest ways out he refuses to cooperate. Right now sent some emails to the therapist to discuss whether it is time discuss anxiety meds again. Plus he doubts his diagnosis. He doesn't see the social struggles he is having nor realize those social issues are the ASD shining through. Ya know the world spins as he dictates not how it really does.

Posted by mariecoe1979 at 2025-07-01 00:44:56 UTC