Hello,
Ds is about to be 8 and, of course, wants a party. Trouble is, he has mild Asperger's and isn't the most popular kid in the school. Two out of the three kids he counts as his "best friends" (his words) have had parties in the past couple of months and not invited him.
I feel very sad and sorry for him, as I honestly don't know who to invite.
In past years we've gone for huge do's, 30 plus kids, and last year just had 10, who all came along. But this year they do all seem to be less united as a class and more in their individual friendship groups. I really don't know what to do.
Must make a decision before half term so I can get the invites out.
Do I go for a full-on whole class do, eg swimming, as that way at least ds will feel he's had a good crack of the whip and some at least will come (last time I invited 30, 15 turned up ).
Or do I try to get say five together who genuinely like ds and do something like bowling or the cinema?
Or do I just ask his one genuine pal, who is really lovely and has nice mum, to a sleepover and bowling with the rest of the family, and call that a party?