ncnicksmom wrote:
My son is in high school & recently diagnosed with Aspergers. Our school evidently not equiped to assist any kid who is not the "norm" or insanely medicated. He is miserable socially. I am out of suggestions. He wants to quit.
If you want him to stay, you have to make sure he is safe at the school and his self esteem isn't taking a hit on a daily basis. Try to find ways to make school a positive event in his life.
The reason I left high school was because it was such a terrible time, I was hopelessly behind and I found more accepting people elsewhere, so I went to be with them.
You can get in touch with the high school's principal and make a plan of some kind. See what the principal suggests. Go in with the attitude you want the school to work with you so your child can succeed.
If he insists on quitting, talk about the GED test and if he can pass it asap, or if he can study and then pass it asap. He will need to get one quickly.