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Beaumont, TX

This is for the parents and grandparents of boys of 10 and older. My son is starting to grab breast at school and everywhere else I have already had the talk of that is a no no. And I know it is going to get worse. And he is verbal but very limited he can tell us what he wants and need to go to the restroom and bed and all. Bit when it is time to have the talk of the dos and don'ts of life I don't know how much he will understand help me PLEASE! This is my baby

May 6, 2018
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Members rallied around a parent seeking guidance on addressing their son's inappropriate touching behavior at school, with most emphasizing... Read more

Members rallied around a parent seeking guidance on addressing their son's inappropriate touching behavior at school, with most emphasizing simple, repeated boundaries like keeping hands to yourself, respecting personal space, and only touching others with permission. Several members recommended practical resources like Wellcast on YouTube for teaching social skills and puberty topics, sharing their own experiences with social stories at school, behavioral therapists, and clear communication with school staff when boundaries were crossed. A recurring theme was the challenge of teaching abstract social concepts to children with limited verbal skills, met with encouragement to keep trying, provide private outlets at home, and hold onto hope that the lessons will eventually take hold.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I have told him to keep his hands to himself and if some one ask for a hug I tell him it is okay. Sometimes he can be a little sneaky and fast at what he does

May 7, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Grandparents of 13-year-old boy who is noticing girls. He is verbal and understands most things. We remind not to sit or stand too close to ANYONE and that everyone should have their personal space, including him. We tell him to use stalls in public restrooms (for his safety). Except for his immediate family, we tell him he should not touch anyone without their permission. Funny note: He used to reach for ID tags and females would flinch because they thought he was trying to touch their breast. After we told them to hold it up so he could read it, problem solved:)

There is a real reluctance of school officials to address the issues. They're scare of offending everybody!

May 7, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

I just keep it a general rule that you do not touch anyone's body and they should never touch you. Hopefully this is a phase that ends soon!

May 6, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yeah I hope too

May 6, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Oh okay

May 15, 2018

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