Hi all I would really appreciate some advice, my son 11 yrs old is due to see CAMHS next month. I know he has some issues. He has just started senior school and things are not going well.
He has severe anxiety as in when he get worried he shuts down..he silent crys and is unable to speak to explain what is upsetting him. Noise and commotion make him feel anxious.
He is a high achieving boy who is never ever naughty..... If he gets frustrated he take it inwards and crys..
He has "friends" but not real "friends" as I think he does there heads when he talks on stop about what he is interested in.. At the moment Lego mini figures... He spends hours painting and adapting them..
His senior school is huge!!! I have spoken to the second etc
He did transition but that wasnt really that helpful.
He started school today and by lunchtime the schl had rung me. He was in canteen in floods of tears but couldn't speak. I had to go to the school and speak to him..it was the noise and commotj in the canteen that made him feel odd and faint.
He hates change and only really is settled in his own space and rountine.
Sorry to be so long winded but my question is How long do I perservere with sending him to school.. Am I causing him more upset by forcing him to attend school. Is it best for him to try and overcome his fears.. I am so lost.what do I do for the best? I am willing to home school if it's the best for him but now long do I keep trying to settle him.. Am I being cruel
