Should I do DS a birthday party? Help me decide

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DS will be 5 at the end of Feb. He started MS reception in September and is as yet uninterested in the other children in his class. It started where he wouldnt go anywhere other children were, and he would run away from them, but its getting better.

He has been to a party today. Its his first invite and I thought it might go badly but he loved it. It was a themed disco and although he didnt want to join in he was happy to dance at the back, twirling around all by himself.

So I was thinking of booking a soft play party at a local play place. I know he isnt going to be super excited about his friends coming iykwim, but he loves soft play (and it will give him somewhere to run too if it gets too much), and all the children are so friendly to him. I suppose I am hoping that it might help him socially. Any thoughts

Do it do it do it do it

DNiece (6, asd) is at ss, but has a birthday party every year with a mix of SN and NT kids - the kids from school rarely turn up despite SIL inviting the whole class but she and the others have a lovely time. We took them swimming this year, soft hell play last year. Just because DN isn't "interested" in other children (very little meaningful communication) doesn't mean she doesn't enjoy being around other children

Do it - soft play is a good choice as he can always play alongside the other children plus there is no pressure to "join in " as such. Hope it all goes well

Definitely Go for it. My DD was 5 last week I had a little party 3 school friends and 2 friends outside school. I decided to have a traditional party in the house pass the parcel, musical statues etc and it was a rip roaring success. My DD has not been socialising at all with her peers so this was really great to see her playing and chatting with her peers and she felt really comfortable because she was in her own surroundings I was worried sick about having the party but am so glad I did it!!!