[Kate*]

Hello there and welcome to TH

I can understand wanting to be his friend and help him, but as I think you're realizing, it can easily become too much for one person. The best thing you can do for him is to talk to an adult about it. A school counselor if your school has one would be your best bet. A teacher would also be a good place to start. By doing this, you are not giving up on him, just realizing that it's become too much for you and getting him the help that you can't provide. In addition to this, continue to do what you've been doing in terms of interacting with him.

In terms of the possible depression and Aspergers syndrome the way he's responding to you is typical for someone with one or both conditions. Believing that no one is his friend, even you, is the way that the depression has distorted his thinking. He may have times where the depression is less powerful and he feels bad for the way he knows he reacted towards you. Either or both conditions could also be responsible for the one word responses you mention. Part of Aspergers Syndrome is not fully understanding the "give and take" of conversation. It may be that he wants to talk to you, but has a hard time actually doing so. Depression could also cause him to become more isolated and uncomfortable talking to people.

You don't have to be his therapist, but do your best to be his friend, you help and support him just by doing that.

Here's an article written by another user about living with Asperger's Syndrome: http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f128-...gers-syndrome/