advice for parent of ASD/High functioning aspergers child

sdl0625
Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:49:44 +0000

I also have an ASD son, and this year he gets up on his own, and slowly we have been trying to “adult” him. He does shower, but its debatable as to how much he cleans when he showers :(. He also has a weight issue. We decided to go ED to RIT and we are very happy. We are signing him up for the spectrum program. He applied to a competitive school as well for EA (which we have to withdraw now), but even if he got in, I was very scared to how he would do.

One other thing that has worked great this year, is through his high school he is a doing an internship. He has learned how to professionally interact , and stick to a “work” schedule. This summer he is hoping to be working a computer camp.

I have thought about a GAP year for him, but in his case, I think it would not be helpful. I believe with RIT and a support program in place, he will do fine.