It really is so hard to be a parent. I can only say good on you for trusting your son and helping him figure out what's best for him. So many kids fall flat when they leave home because they've never been trusted to help decide the direction of their lives. We haven't had to deal with brain med decisions, though I'm not so sure it's not on the horizon, but I let my son choose school as well. I will admit I was so glad when he decided he'd had enough. I hope it continues to go well for your son.
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Totally agree with you! I think it is so important to teach them that they have to take a level of responsibility for their own lives and especially their body (obviously guided by us as parents), but all kids need this, not just kids with additional needs imo. Too many parents dictate what happens in their child's life without consulting them first. I think once they reach a certain maturity level and understand themselves, they should absolutely have a say as to what happens to their life/body. Thank you for your comment @solarsupermama :)
Absolutely agreed. Only in the most extreme cases should children not have a say in their lives. It's so much better to learn how to make good choices when your parents are still in the same house. It's a lot harder when you're on your own. Then people want to complain when their 30 yo is living in their basement.