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My wife and myself would like to say hello to everyone, we have a 12 year old son who has just been diagnosed with aspergers,we thought he was quirky and a bit anti-social ,we tried to involve him in things and encourage him to join in ,sometimes getting angry regrettably.We are now trying to get to grips with a new way of looking at life through his eyes and trying not to feel guilty for not catching it earlier. It's so nice to know you are all out there to talk to and we are not alone ,Thanks

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  • Have you considered inviting one of his friends to your house?  Many asd kids are able to cope with on or two friends when the socialization occurs in familiar surroundings.  Also suggest limiting the play date to max 2 hours.  I found anything longer and they all get on each other's nerves and it starts to go pear shaped.  You want to end on a high.  Maybe buy your child a new game that he can play with his friends that is of mutual interest.  

    He may not like to go out because to him unfamiliar surroundings can be very scary for him.  

    He may also benefit from joining asc groups for his age group, many of these do social events helping the child develop confidence in a safe environment.

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  • Have you considered inviting one of his friends to your house?  Many asd kids are able to cope with on or two friends when the socialization occurs in familiar surroundings.  Also suggest limiting the play date to max 2 hours.  I found anything longer and they all get on each other's nerves and it starts to go pear shaped.  You want to end on a high.  Maybe buy your child a new game that he can play with his friends that is of mutual interest.  

    He may not like to go out because to him unfamiliar surroundings can be very scary for him.  

    He may also benefit from joining asc groups for his age group, many of these do social events helping the child develop confidence in a safe environment.

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