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[quote=Anonymous]I think you can post this over in Special Needs, even if your son is older. Many people there still have "kids" who are older but due to special needs are in their care - you won't be out of place at all.

I would start by scheduling an appointment with a therapist or psychiatrist yourself and say to your son, "I'm going to go talk about you in this appointment because I don't know how to help you, do you want to come?" Or do what pp did and show up with the laptop virtual appointment. Even if your DS doesn't participate, you can get advice from a professional on the best steps to take. I'm sorry - this sounds like a really hard situation.

My brother was severely depressed during college, failed all his classes and was sent on leave by the school. At first, our parents forced him to get a job, which he was fired from for poor work (after about 2 months).  I think they should have waited until he was doing better before encouraging him to get a job, but hindsight is 20/20. After that, they just insisted he participate in household chores (walk dog, grocery shop, etc.). After several more months of therapy and medication, he signed up for a few community college classes and did well in those and was readmitted to college. He's now a successful, happy, adult with a family - so it can work out even if things seem really dark for a couple years. [/quote]

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