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autism & depression

Hi my son Glen is nearly 16, he is severely autistic has severe learning difficulties, is a very anxious young man and recently has appeared very depressed, self harms, i.e. hits his head.  Glen doesn't want to go to School or attend any of his clubs that he used to enjoy, he seems uninterested in everything around him.
It has been suggested that Glen has a residential mental health assessment.
If anyone could help me by making any suggestions how I can help him I would appreciate it.
Glen is on respiridone, he has 2mg twice a day it was increased from 1mg twice a day.  He's been on the medication now for 3.1/2 weeks but I haven't noticed any changes.  Is it still too early to tell?
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