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My 7 yr old had his first evalution today. I'm not sure if he has AS but the behavior specalist wants to start seeing him once a week. He also is going to consult the doctor about medication due to his high level of anxiety. Is anxiety common for AS? My son hangs out in his room all the time, hides under bed and he never wants to leave the house. The school is sending me letters warning me about court if son continues to be tardy. The behavior specalist is writing the school about his anxiety so hopefully they will get off my back. I know it is there job but they haven't lived a day in my house. It is very difficult getting two boys off to school one with PDD and one with anxiety and that doesn't include myself. Anyways, I was just wondering how common anxiety is with AS. Thanks for any comments.

I'm not 7, I'm 56. I hide, I won't go out - it's because of bullies. When I was a kid, there was also Dad to hide from at home. So under the bed or in a closet was a good.

Is your son bullied at school or in the neighbourhood? The other kids used to kick me out of the playground. Does your son feel safe? What happens at school? What happens at recess? Who eats the lunch that you pack for him?

See, if his life is anything like mine was (and Mom didn't know), then hiding under the bed and refusing to go out would be normal.

I think so.Some peole might feel exhilarated to be plopped down into an environment where everybody seems to communicate in a way you dont understand,eat foods,wear clothes,do skills,that are hard or impossible for you.If those same folks were constantly "correcting" you or worse ,yelling/bullying you, that would certainly make it more stressful.Some people love "new" experiences but if they had a hard time understanding the simplest things and have difficulty applying the things they already know to those new experiences....it might not be so fun.

I had constant anxiety when I was young because I was always getting into trouble for things that I couldnt figure out the rules for,like playing a game where no one tells you the rules until "after" you do something wrong.And if you lose the game you will be ridiculed,scolded or just feel like a loser.Can you imagine how frustrating that would be?Now,add sensory overloads that no one else seems to experience...now do both at the same time...much fun?I am 43 and only feel panic in new situations which I avoid,driving,job interviews,new job expectations,meeting people and talking on the phone.I have come along way.

both my aspies have anxiety....in varying levels, and at varying times of course. hubby seems what one would label~Generalized Anxiety. he's constantly anxious. meds have helped tremendously. he still gets anxious from time to time, but not nearly as much as he used to .........son gets overly anxious in different situations~haven't found any med that wil help him. have been working with his therapist to help him cope better.

http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/Social ... /fear.html

Can you homeschool? At least for a year or two, to get him rolling?

If not, then make sure you are a "drop in" parent. I stopped by my son's school 2 days a week every week for a long long time. I could watch him at recess, see if he was being bullied and if anyone helped him. I could look into his classroom and see how/if he interacted with the other kids and the teacher. Watch gym class.

http://www.anxietyinsights.info/extreme ... autism.htm


I think this is a very informative site,please check it out.

In a situation like this, I do feel the most humane thing to do is homeschool. Especially if the school is so indifferent to his plight that they are talking about bringing you to court.

I have severe anxieties.

Thanks for all the information. The websites were very helpful.