@actuallyautistic

Very sorry to come to you with a request, having being here only for a short time, but I am in dire need of advice.

My 16yo son is autistic. He always had perfect grades and school was always easy for him. But this year, he's reached his limits. He cannot motivate himself any longer. School is boring and pointless. He likes Maths, Sciences and Music a lot, but nothing else.

I fear he'll drop out if his case worsens... and I know first-hand the guilt dropping out inflicts...

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@axnxcamr @actuallyautistic you might need to figure out if there is a stressor at school that is causing this. The other thing it might be is anxiety or depression. If he has hidden ADHD that also might be why he is suddenly struggling as he has hit his limit of being able to cope as the workload gets harder and more complex.

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