Yes I too have had SS involved due to risk to his younger sister. The problem is that they keep pointing me back to the traditional autism strategies and I have to go through everything again...Its exhausting trying to prove you are not making it all up!

I have one other suggestion I forgot to ...

Sorry for late response, but I got spammed when joined the forum, and couldn't find your post again.
I know you mentioned he is not living with you anymore but you may still find it useful to know/understand his behaviour. The link should have been www.pdasociety.org.uk - if you go to the forum ...

Hi - I am new to this and not an expert but was reading your story. I have a son with similar behaviour who is only 8 and has been diagnosed with ASD. However, like the teenager you mention, doesn't fit Autism completely. I believe my son has PDA (pathalogical demand avoidance) which is a form of ...