Apparently My Son Does Not Like School!!!

No. Don't run away. You say that he used to love school, so something must have changed. Perhaps he is having trouble with some classmates? It's gotta be a social issue. That is usually the case when kids dont want to go to school. Try to talk to him and find out the reason. If he wont talk to you maybe he will talk to a counselor?

I think around this time of year, most kids feel that way. The newest of the school year and the upcoming holidays and shorter days can make a child feel like not going. Your is showing his displeasure of school by physically not moving, mine on the other hand keeps asking me to home school him. I have no advice for your child, because of his Autism, you would have to ask someone who knows more about it. With my son, I told him the truth, I can't, I need to find a job and won't be here to home school him.

Sweetie I think you need to have a word with his Teacher about this and see why of all a sudden he does not want to go, there has to be reason for it When you run away are you coming to stay with me??? Big Hugs to you

It's hard for me to know what to say here, heavens. I saw this discussion in the wee hours, and was planning on coming back to it. I'm so sorry, and I just don't get this. It seems like he's regressing in a few areas. You and your son sure don't need this. I know when you recently shared with me, about the difficulty his EA was having with him, it was worrisome. Then the fact that he no longer would participate in gym. Now this! I 'know' when you've mentioned here, that he expressed verbally that he didn't want to go to school, it would be something like "No school" etc. What a challenge for you to try to get him there. Again, I'm so sorry. I realize you have so much on your plate as it is. I was thinking the other day too, of the possibility of him having to change schools next fall, due to no EA. So many decisions, and then these changes. Unfortunately, it could well be what 'BC Mike' has expressed here. So many people don't seem to realize the full effects of autism. This could just be one of the sad realities of his condition. You'll likely need more than fifteen minutes to talk with his teacher (and maybe get his EA to sit in.) I do hope and pray for the best in all of this. I'm sorry I'm not very much help. I really do admire your tenacity and determination, when it comes to your son. Where would he be without you. Please try to hang in there. Love and Hugs to you.

I may not really have felt what you are going through but I look up to you. I think it's really hard and given the task to take care of a special child is a very big challenge in life. I don't know how to lengthen your rope but just remember to always put love in your heart every time you deal with your son. I know there are times like this even with normal kids. If love prevails, you can conquer all.

Hey dats nt atall abnormal thing...i mean many childrent dont like it relay...i was one such a fellow always who always hated schoool no matter how good frends i had there.FOr me doing somethin compulsory ....esp in wich i dont have any interest was most irritating thing for me.I use to bung school twice a week..any way in ur case i feel its somethin else going on...as ur child use to like it first...n then start hating it...there must be some fight ....or something related to homework teacher thing....try to speak with him when he is in good moood...n dont yell on him when he told you real reason....no matter how silly it is.:)

This must be so difficult for you and my heart goes out to you. I had a son with learning disabilities and that was such a challenge but of course nothing like you are facing. Something has happened to make him hate school and the child just cannot express himself to tell you what it is. A 15 min interview wit his teacher is not long enough! Does he see a counsellor or anyone else? I don't know how autistic he is so you must be the one to stand up frim and find out what it is. Maybe someone in the class said something which has upset him. Is this possibler? How much does he understand? I wish that I could be of help to you. Try and be kind to yourself and do something just for you. God Bless. I hope that things work out with your son.