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Original poster

Need a buddy for my 10yr old son....

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wendihouse22 · 15/03/2011 14:42

It's a long shot but, anyone else on here live near me? I'm Nantwich, Cheshire.

My son is 10. Has autism (high functioning).

My son needs a friend... He has none.

That's it.

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shimmerysilverglitter · 15/03/2011 15:02

was so hoping you would say you were in London when I clicked on here. Need mates for my HFA ds too.

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wendihouse22 · 15/03/2011 15:31

Sorry. It's a swine isn't it, advertising for a friend?

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TotalChaos · 15/03/2011 16:03

My ds is seven, so i suspect too young for your ds, sorry, we live in merseyside

sickofsocalledexperts · 15/03/2011 17:07

We are in London but my 10 year old daughter could be an email pen pal if it would help? She seems to find loads of virtual pals on a site called Pokefarm too.

Tiggles · 15/03/2011 17:14

Umm we are nearish, just into Wales. Ds is nearly 9 and will happily talk starwars at people. In fact he has finally made a good friend in school who is also starwars obsessed.

HelensMelons · 15/03/2011 17:23

Same here,ds2 aged 10 hfa/adhd, but live in NI.

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wendihouse22 · 15/03/2011 17:47

Thanks ladies....just thought I'd ask!

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wigglybeezer · 15/03/2011 17:59

Sorry, I have a 10 year old but we are in Scotland, plus your Ds would have to have a working knowledge of Warhammer to really click with my boy.

MADABOUTTHEBOY2000 · 16/03/2011 17:22

they should do a site for it shouldnt they my ds is 10.9 needs one too when he goes to secondary if going to one with a unit? hopefully he will meet up with like minded other DC's

Louflipflop · 16/03/2011 19:11

hi, my son is also 10 and high functioning asd but we're in Cornwall. Have you ever considered using Skype (free video calling)? I know it's not the same as meeting face to face but in a way it's better as you don't have all the planning involved in physical visit and I find that my son's excitement and anxiety levels are a lot lower.

My son uses Skype to talk to his dad most days (we're divorced and he's few hundred miles away now) but he also talks to our friends over in the States and New Zealand. He loves it, gets to show them stuff he's particularly interested in and visa versa.

Like I said, it's not the same but it's something and it's free, just need to spend 5-10 mins downloading it.

HecateTheCrone · 16/03/2011 19:14

I was hopeful you were in derbyshire dales. I'd love a friend for my boys.

Reading this - it sounds like there's a real need here, doesn't it?

Do we do sn local meetups?

coppertop · 16/03/2011 19:25

I have a 10yr-old with ASD but I don't live near any of you. Unless anyone wants an e-mail pen-pal who could talk for hours about Pokemon?

It's difficult though as obviously I could really be a hairy trucker called Dave, with a fine selection of tattoos and no children.

coppertop · 16/03/2011 20:13

Ooops! I've driven you all away.

EllenJane1 · 16/03/2011 20:21

Could we link this up to my 'Match the obsession' idea? Just so our kids can lecture someone who gives a damn.

Tattoos not compulsory!

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wendihouse22 · 16/03/2011 20:33

coppertop..... made me chuckle!

There really IS a need for this isn't there? If I had a quid for every social group/fun day/activity group that's available that my son simply can't access, I'd be able to BUY him a sibling.

I'm aware how tricky this can be, safety wise on the internet but, maybe we could do something.

It does make me feel a bit better to know that my ds isn't the only one. This is so common this whole, lack of friends thing but it doesn't bode well for the future....isn't that how we learn to form adult relationships? We practice on our friends as we're growing up!

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HecateTheCrone · 16/03/2011 20:48

ellen. that sounds like a great idea!

do any of you have an approx 11 yr old boy who is obsessed with super mario - specifically princess peach?

EllenJane1 · 16/03/2011 20:56

DS3 (8) is obsessed with Super Mario but more watching you tube of other people playing various S Mario games on various consoles.

Wasn't your DS the one who loves Princess Peach, but likes you?

nilbymaaf · 16/03/2011 21:47

My ds2 HFA, is 8, obsessed with all things Mario, and loves watching those youtube vids too. A match made in heaven, EllenJane1

EllenJane1 · 16/03/2011 21:54

Surely you mean "made in hell!"

MADABOUTTHEBOY2000 · 16/03/2011 22:46

mines obsessed with pokemon hes desperate for the new games black and white his birthdays soon hes 10.9 he loves super mario too but luigi lol

HecateTheCrone · 17/03/2011 06:42

you remembered! yes.he is.

Peaceflower · 17/03/2011 06:59

Hi, have a DS, 8, obsessed with Pokemon, Nintendo and Sega games, Manga cartoons, YouTube videos with any connection to the foregoing .

He got Pokemon Black and White on launch day and is completely immersed . he constantly asks questions which mum doesn't know the answer to.

He would love an e-buddy for Poke-chats .

Gotabookaboutit · 17/03/2011 07:42

12 year old with asd and 8 yr old aspets of lol - both Pokemom obsessed - Shrewsbury area

coppertop · 17/03/2011 09:39

My 8yr-old (AS) loves Pokemon and Dragonball-Z. He's got the Pokemon Black game and my 10yr-old (ASD) has the Pokemon White game - or was it the other way round??

Both love Dr Who too.

TheLadyEvenstar · 17/03/2011 09:49

DS1 is 12 and is obsessed with Dr Who and Harry Potter.

He has Aspergers and no friends

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