SS have just put in a buddy system for my very withdrawn, depressed and anxious 11 year old AS ds.
day 1: did not come out of his bedroom
day 2: stomped through the sitting room twice to view the intruder
day 3: came out of his room after 30 minutes and played on the wii for 10 minutes in the presence of the intruder
Today: Came out of his room as soon as the buddy arrived and laughing and playing.
Expect we may have steps backward but am so happy this afternoon.