Group activities for 12 year old boys in Liverpool; possible low level ocd and asd

[partsky]

Have sn with few behavioural issues but can ind it hard to gel with larger groups, although manages in small scout and youth groups. Anyone know of any such groups in Liverpool area; we are in Maghull but can travel. Hates footie but likes other activities. Only child so stuck when at home except for small group of mates

I am aware of a social group for kids with ASD near central Liverpool. Racking my brains to remember any other details.

There is also a local support group based in Anfield in Liverpool called PIGs (Parent Information Group) for ASD/other communication disorders -

www.pigweb.co.uk/meeting-dates.htm - they should know of anything suitable.

In general I would have thought that a very "task" oriented group would be better than a bogstandard youth club - reduces the social pressure. Say swimming lessons/drama club/martial arts lessons if any of those are his cup of tea.

btw I live in Liverpool, if you are ever interested in meeting for a coffee. My little boy is much younger than yours - 3.8, has v. delayed speech - will at the very least get diagnosed with language disorder and quite possibly with HFA - if we ever manage to get him seen by paed!!!

also this is a very good site for youngsters with OCD - ocdyouth.iop.kcl.ac.uk/