Introduction / New Member:

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Hi there everyone, I am new on here and joined in the hope of finding some advice/ help in relation to supporting my 25 year old Son. At age 9 he was diagnosed with ADHD, at 15 - ASD and age 18 -was sectioned/ detained under the MHA; as developed Psychosis and soon after admission, was diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder.

He remained under section/ inpatient for 3 years and had a further admission / S3 MHA and detained for a further year.

He has had a few short-term admissions to local acute ward/ MH Hosp.

It is such a complex mix, with numerous ‘overlapping symptoms’ etc - but main difficulty affecting him is the constant anxiety.

He has very poor social skills and poor perception of peoples intentions/ likely consequences.

This has led him toward ‘poor peer groups’ and involved with the CJS, for numerous ‘offences’ not serious, but repetitive.

This has been owing to him becoming a ‘prolific gambler’ (ie: fixed odds betting terminals /Roulette).

This has totally ruined his life chances so far and broken down family relationships.

To date, have found no appropriate help/ support. It’s a total disaster!

Maybe I will find some useful tips on here?

I think you are all doing such a great job, dealing with the challenges and ordeals, us parents face - trying to cope/ finding support!