Obsession

Our son has lots of obsessions and at the moment it is xbox.  I have limited his time on the xbox but even when he comes off he talks about it non stop, he talks about the games and the other players and he gets very excitable and emotional and shouts at us alot.  He wont seem to listen to us when we try and advise him on the situation.   We were thinking about writing down some house rules regarding xbox. Does anyone else have these difficulties? I would be grateful for any advice.  He has had other obsessions which have come and gone, but when one obsession goes something always takes its place.

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  • I agree with Scorpian . Never deny someone with Asperger/autism the chance to pursue their interest, unless it is damaging to the person concerned or risks hurting another person. A 'special interest' gives ours lives immense security, enjoyment and meaning. Without it, a person could become very unhappy and even depressed - akin to solitary confinement.

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  • I agree with Scorpian . Never deny someone with Asperger/autism the chance to pursue their interest, unless it is damaging to the person concerned or risks hurting another person. A 'special interest' gives ours lives immense security, enjoyment and meaning. Without it, a person could become very unhappy and even depressed - akin to solitary confinement.

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