DS1 is almost ten, with a dx of HFA /AS. He needs 24/7 supervision by an adult as although yhe can seem very NT at times, at other times he will suddenly go into overlaod and hurt himself or others; he also stims a lot etc and that makes him a target for toehrs.
Because of his age though we are at a point where children are starting to call around for him. Ds1 doesn't want to go (agoraphobic) but doesn'twant to be embarassed by us saying he's not allowed, either.
First time the child had a bike so we explained ds1 didn't ride on roads as his vision is poor (true), last time was during a meal which was handy.... but long term???
I can solve the current child I think as she ahs a sibling with AS and an approachable Mum, but have realisd that this is going to be an increasing issue for him. He cannot go out without us- simply not safe- but we don't want him embarassed by his ASD, or marked out as even more different IYSWIM?
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DoNotPressTheRedButton · 28/09/2009 11:02
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