I have a 14 yo and she really doesn't have one true friend , kids are mean and don't understand, just wonder what anyone does in this circumstance
You can look for social clubs for autistic children in your area.
I say just be careful.
My daughter is very smart and very social, but demonstrates extremely rigid behaviors with friends (doesn't want to play games other than what SHE wants to play, corrects her friends with pronunciations, bosses them around and tells them "no" a lot). Amazingly, she still has a friend who still wants to play with her, and I find myself trying to coach my daughter later about how the things that she says/does might make her friend feel, and then I try to discuss what to actually do/role-play. Iā¦ read more
Social stories may work. Or find books about being a good friend. One reason many children with Autism prefer to "be alone" is because they aren't wired to be PC and just go along with what othersā¦ read more
I had a friend that this past year was also my sons preschool teacher. During the year I never really noticed that she seemed like she became real distant. The other teacher had mentioned to me that my friend did not really know how to handle Kade when he had his meltdowns. I honestly did not say anything I figured my friend would ask me if she needed help I trusted her and Kade seemed happy enough with school. So now that school has been out two months for Kade and the lack of text messagesā¦ read more
First of all, maybe your son needs special teachers who are trained to deal with children with special needs. Speak with the school! Request that your child be placed in classes where the teachers areā¦ read more
I have a group of friends who have been such great mom friends. But ever since Johns Diagnosis they seem to not be as helpful. They donāt quite understand the demands of therapy and ABA and the schedule juggling. They try to help but often I find them more annoying then helpful. They even try to talk to me about their Neurotypical kiddos problems at school and I try to help but also find myself getting annoyed at there problems as well. Does anyone else feel this way. Is it part of the processā¦ read more
Thank you this makes me feel less alone that I feel this way. My friends are great moms but I sometimes wish their biggest struggles are only half of what I have to deal with on a day to day.
16 been in public school from 1-6 grade had his sister. He is now in 12th and has never ever once made a friend. The kids knew him said hello but has never had lunch or walked around school with anyone other than a teacher the security or himself. I've tried VBS,youth group, skating, chess clubs, track, outside w/skateboard, cooking classes changing schools and still he will not talk to anyone around his age only adults. What can I do I live in Ontario California. He wants to hang out and be aā¦ read more
My daughter is 15 and has been the same way for years. The fact is that many children on the spectrum just simply do not click with most people in their age group so they give up. You mentioned heā¦ read more
Iām asking because I have a long time friend, love her to death, but we were on the phone for a very long time when Aziel and his ASD became the next topic to talk about. She kept asking me, āwhat coping strategies do we have in place for when he canāt āstimā?ā She kept on with using scenarios that do not apply to my kid. I was getting irritated but my deep breaths and trying to understand kept me from getting mad. However, she began stating that there will be a time where he wonāt be able toā¦ read more
I find the well-meaning incorrect advice and the judging of my parenting and the lack of understanding frustrating in my social circle as well. I just remind myself that they can't relate, becauseā¦ read more
I would definitely start by asking him what heās interested in. Maybe you can find a program in his area of interest so that he has something to help him engage with others. If in person is too muchā¦ read more
Hello! Have 13 yr old boy who has combined ADHD and was recently diagnosed with level 1 autism. He is struggling making friends! Breaks my heart! Any ideas or guidance would be appreciated.
Chess is fun! I was in chess club in middle school because my favorite teacher led it š I like playing basketball, but I'm not sure how good at it I am, haha! The thing about video games is that theyā¦ read more