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Saintydad

Son diagnosed 18 months ago with Autism,10 years old and spends all day in his room playing his pc.We were told to allow this as its his window to the world, but over the last 2 months he seems to be getting worse.my sons autism is noticeable in the social side of life.I would love any help or advice in how to break the computer,school computer,bed,computer cycle. He just sits on his bed when we dont allow him pc time.He wont go out and play and spends very little time with the family as a family.On top of all this he has bad excema and when he gets stressed it flares up considerably (and due to his condition,if he doesnt get on his pc he gets stressed) I thank you in advance for any future help.

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  • I agree with Scorpion that you should not stop or reduce his computer time.  One thing I would say though, is to ensure the PC he uses has child-safety software or utilities working so he is not accessing age-inappropriate material.  The Aspie mind is an inquisitive one.

    One other way you could reduce his computer time is by distraction.  What about finding out if he has a special interest that you can jointly do something with together, or some other activity that he likes that brings him out of his solitude?  You need to really engage with him and find out what it is that he likes to suggest alternative ways of spending his time.

    Also, don't forget, he might be joining in forums (again check these are age-appropriate) that are helping him talk about his issues and not feel so alone, computer time doesn't always mean isolation in the way you mean and for Aspies/auties it can be a lifeline.

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  • I agree with Scorpion that you should not stop or reduce his computer time.  One thing I would say though, is to ensure the PC he uses has child-safety software or utilities working so he is not accessing age-inappropriate material.  The Aspie mind is an inquisitive one.

    One other way you could reduce his computer time is by distraction.  What about finding out if he has a special interest that you can jointly do something with together, or some other activity that he likes that brings him out of his solitude?  You need to really engage with him and find out what it is that he likes to suggest alternative ways of spending his time.

    Also, don't forget, he might be joining in forums (again check these are age-appropriate) that are helping him talk about his issues and not feel so alone, computer time doesn't always mean isolation in the way you mean and for Aspies/auties it can be a lifeline.

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