My DS12 (who is recovering from burnout and not in school sadly) has started attending a new activity (outside of any school) which he is enjoying, but an older boy, maybe 15/16, who sits next to him, is saying things to him like "you are so autistic" and also telling him to shut up every time he speaks.
This boy is also apparently using snapchat to take photos of my DS and I think probably sharing them (I guess disparagingly?). There is no need for any photos to be taken. They don't need phones at all for this activity. My DS is also incredibly quiet, shy and well behaved so I am pretty certain that he isn't doing anything that is particularly annoying.
This has been going on for a couple of weeks (effectively since my DC started) and we talked about whether he could manage it himself by telling the older boy to stop... but he has tried and it hasn't stopped.
I emailed the organisers a few days ago asking for their help in how to deal with it (it isn't as easy as keep them apart due to the nature of the activity) but have had no reply. I really don't want my son dropping out as he has had such a terrible year.
Has anyone experienced anything like this, and if so how would you manage it?
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snowjoke100 · 01/03/2024 08:21
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jannier ·
01/03/2024 09:20
snowjoke100 · 01/03/2024 09:02
This is all really helpful.
It is actually a paid activity (a business running it) so not volunteers.
I agree the bully should be out and not my son. It is so infuriating, especially as my boy has been so brave in going.
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