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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Specialists will tell you to drop demands at home. As another pp said, school is maxing him out. I hope a specialist, or a friend, would also tell you to count your lucky stars that you’re dealing with relatively normal teenage behavior. [/quote]
Many specialists will also tell you to teach your 15 yr/old how to identify when they are maxed out (this is a skill that doesn't come magically to all people with ASD/ADHD) and how to appropriately ask for space (scripts to practice).

"Mom I'm tired.  I need some space."  
"My day was fine.  Can we talk later?" 
"I'm pissed off about something right now.  I'll be in my room. [Leaves.]"
Etc.[/quote]

That is A LOT to expect of a 15 year old with ASD. Many parents have expectations that are unreasonable and then get upset when their kids can’t meet them.[/quote]
Pp here that you quoted.  If you’ve met one kid with ASD, you’ve met one kid with ASD.  Parents of 15 yr/olds who  can’t yet learn (or start learning, or who will never learn) these skills don’t need to feel bad.  But for teens who are ready, these skills - however long they take to learn - can help a lot.  There’s no reason not to model, practice and validate.  Hopefully nobody here is saying that parents need to be getting upset at their teens.  [/quote]

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