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Friendships with those with ASD (how to be helpful)

Complicatedcabbage

ok so I really like a guy who has ASD 

whats the problem I hear you say?! 

I fear I am the cause of a lot of his stress and anxiety! Just by being me! 

I like him for him. He's really lovely! I just don't want to be the cause of his stress. I want to be helpful! i think he knows I like him. But I don't think that's reciprocated which is sad but it is what it is! 

I just want him to be happy and at ease when we work together! 

Can you give me some ideas of how to be more understanding, helpful and just less of a cause of his anxiety! I figure a better understanding will help more than trying to change me! 

But it any pointers to help me be a better friend at least?

what should/could I do to help him feel easy and happier! 

Thanks 

Parents

  • Hi Stan 

    thank you! 

    So allow him to be himself and come to us. 

    Just always leave the door open (so to speak!) and he will join in when and if he is ready to?! 

    Sounds like a good plan 

    and glad to hear I'm probably not the cause of his anxieties. That's a relief! Just exercise some patience and extend a hand when and as he wants/needs it! I can do that! 

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  • Hi Stan 

    thank you! 

    So allow him to be himself and come to us. 

    Just always leave the door open (so to speak!) and he will join in when and if he is ready to?! 

    Sounds like a good plan 

    and glad to hear I'm probably not the cause of his anxieties. That's a relief! Just exercise some patience and extend a hand when and as he wants/needs it! I can do that! 

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