Anxiousmum

We're going through the ASD/ADHD assessment and so far they think he's more ADHD. However I think it's more ASD. Theyre so close in symptoms I think sometimes hard to differentiate. He definitely has lots of obsessioms but his main problem is with misreading people opinions of him. Thinks people don't like him. I think he's quite popular. Also an incredible musician but thinks he's rubbish. So upsetting when your kids can't see their potential!

Thank you for being so open about this. It's really helpful to see things from your perspective. I'm not worried about the cost of sorting out the room, rather understanding the thought process behind it. I feel, that it won't really change the main issues but I guess without trying we'll never know. I know procrastination is a problem for most teens but particularity bad for teens with OCD. My son just can't study at present as he's so distracted by the way things look, sound, even smell. It's sensory overload so I guess maybe the neutral palette might dampen down some of those triggers. I'd love my son to share his thoughts but as you say, it's hard to open up to your parents and I respect that.

Hi all, first time on this forum as I'm struggling with my 17 year old son who seems to be getting more anxious. The most recent problem is that he hates his bedroom. His room is lovely but he wants us to paint his walls white and declutter everything so it's minamilist. Im not sure if this will be helpful or not. I'm not sure he'll think it will solve all his anxieties but won't, or if it would be helpful. Anyone else experienced this either as a parent or as a teen? Thanks