I've changed some minor details as this is personal but they don't change the situation.
My 11yr old son is severely autistic and the size of a 18 yr old. I can no longer stop him when he does things that he shouldn't. As he's too strong and doesn't understand verbal language very well.
He at times can be violent but its mainly by accident, so for example he will quite literally walk into people or when he is waving his arms about he might hit someone etc. At times when he is frustrated he can become violent to the point he has made me bleed etc. He is also very loud with his sounds or banging around.
We currently stay in a 2nd floor flat without a shared garden and as you can imagine the neighbour's hate us so I like to take him out as much as possible to try and give them a break.
In the winter thats a lot easier as for example we have a lovely playpark close by with lots of green space and swings and he genuinely looks at peace with himself when there. It's literally dead in the winter but now the weather is becoming nice again. It's no longer suitable as he can't be around kids especially little kids.
I dont know where to go with him.
All the following isn't suitable ( experience)
Zoo
soft play
museum
feeding ducks
trip to any shops
cinema
play parks
Any indoor play centre
deep sea world
tour bus
train ride
beach
The most obvious thing would be to move but we genuinely can't. We are currently in a housing association flat and I can't afford private rent as I can only work term time in a min wage job due to the fact I can't get him in wrap around care. Saying that I have put the flat on a housing swap website as its in a very desirable area with good schools. So hopefully someone might be willing to give up there garden for a better location. As having his own outdoor space would be wonderful for him.
We are in Edinburgh if anyone has any suggestions on outdoor activities or.places to go.