Any suggestions would be a great help.
I have a daughter 13 years old whose is doing great in school. And also gets along with the kids at school. As she gets older I’m realizing what it is that worries me. I feel my daughter can make her own positive choices. However, I see that she has trouble handling the pressers that others sometimes put on her. ( Thankfully it’s been minor in compared to what situations could happen.) She knows it’s not what she wants to do. And she doesn’t know how to get herself out of the situation. The program at school is great for her educational needs but, what’s out there for her social and emotional needs? I’m glad her felt she could talk to me about it. I don’t know how the best way for her to handle things. She said I won’t always be there for her and that she needs to handles this on her own. I want her to have the tools in order to handle theses situations. Thank You for anything that may help.
Susan
A speech pathologist could work on her pragmatics skills
If she has language issues, pragmatics (social skills) would be a component of her IEP. An SLP would work on these skills in group therapy and teaching her skills like saying no, and thinking things through, etc..
With age comes wisdom we hope. As far as emotional support that responsibilty belong with her family. Listen and love.