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Birthday party for aspergers 7 year old

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peppajay · 01/05/2015 18:52

I wondered if anybody has any ideas of a good birthday party for a 7 year old aspergers boy. He has never asked for a party before and although he has friends they are all girls. He seems quite popular on an aquaitance basis kids are always saying hello to him and wanting to play with him at the park but he really isn't that bothered. He has 4 or 5 little girls he plays with but alot of the time he plays alone out of choice. I was quite surprised when he said he would like a birthday party. Most places like build a bear, soft play or laser quest require a minimum of 10 kids and besides he doesn't have 10 friends he would be overwhelmed with this many. I would like to have these little girls he plays with to ours for a trampoline and games party BUT i feel they would probably all want to do 'girlie' things together. He loves dancing and this is why he prob plays with the girls as he doesnt like football minecraft or dr who, but on the other hand he hates anything girly ie pink, playing mummies and daddies or listening to FRozen!!! He was invited to lots of parties in reception and year 1 when the children have the whole class and entertainer parties but never to a smaller scale one because he doesn't really have any close friends but he is desperate to have a party. His 8 yr old sister is little miss social and we do something for her every year because her friends are her world. Any ideas of something we can do for him which he will enjoy that isn't too big or busy, and where he can invite a couple of his girl friends??

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bitbap18 · 01/05/2015 21:18

We had similar with our DD who was 7 in March. She was desperate for her first ever party, but is always overwhelmed when she goes to someone else's. I wanted to do something small and something we could control etc.

She had a pizza express pizza making party. No minimum numbers (she had four friends plus her) and it was great. She has sensory issues but cooking seems to be ok most of the time. She loved it, and the other kids had a blast. Great value and nothing to be paid upfront, just in case!

Would highly recommend it. Our one wouldn't do weekends etc so it was after school, and actually it was great. Very quiet.

peppajay · 01/05/2015 22:31

My son loves cooking so worth thinking about however we can't go to Pizza Hut as he can't stand the smell. Haven't been in pizza express for a while so will check out the smell over the weekend and go from there. Thanks x

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bitbap18 · 01/05/2015 23:17

Having been to both, pizzaexpress smells totally different, but I know what you mean. Good luck!

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