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Violent traits and gobblygook

Graham W

Just out of interest,

My 9 year old is on the high end spectrum of Aspergers.

His obsession with violent talk is starting to get boring now.

All his chit chat is blow up this, kill that, bomb this, build a trap and stab that!!!

We don't let him watch inappropriate TV or play games with violent natures.

He also comes out with some over the top BS about anything, and just goes on and on about rubbish, almost an obsession about tat.

is this a 9 year old brain or ???

any pointers appreciated 

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  • Hi Graham W,

      I think your sons obsession, although boring and rubbish in your opinion, is of great importance to your son.

    My own son speaks endlessly about dates in History and Historical events, some of which are very gory. None of us have an interest in History and yes he does sometimes go on too much and of course he doesn't realize others are not interested, (he has a social communication difficulty!) but we recognize that we need to channel his gift for reciting facts, into something that is of use or benefit to others.

    Far from being an irritation, my sons new found outlet has become a channel in which he can focus what most might consider a macabre or boring interest, in teaching others historical facts.

    Perhaps finding your son an outlet for such expressions, is what he needs. He's still quite young obviously, but maybe in the future his forte may lie in the design or construction of the very types of games you are seeking to keep your son from viewing at this young age.

    He will find his niche, just be prepared that it should be what interests him and that this might not be what you find interesting or acceptable. If he's not physically hurting others, look at ways he can channel such an obsession. Their is a very good chance that with the right support your sons obsessions can be broadened.

    Support him and embrace his difference.

    Coogybear xx

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  • Hi Graham W,

      I think your sons obsession, although boring and rubbish in your opinion, is of great importance to your son.

    My own son speaks endlessly about dates in History and Historical events, some of which are very gory. None of us have an interest in History and yes he does sometimes go on too much and of course he doesn't realize others are not interested, (he has a social communication difficulty!) but we recognize that we need to channel his gift for reciting facts, into something that is of use or benefit to others.

    Far from being an irritation, my sons new found outlet has become a channel in which he can focus what most might consider a macabre or boring interest, in teaching others historical facts.

    Perhaps finding your son an outlet for such expressions, is what he needs. He's still quite young obviously, but maybe in the future his forte may lie in the design or construction of the very types of games you are seeking to keep your son from viewing at this young age.

    He will find his niche, just be prepared that it should be what interests him and that this might not be what you find interesting or acceptable. If he's not physically hurting others, look at ways he can channel such an obsession. Their is a very good chance that with the right support your sons obsessions can be broadened.

    Support him and embrace his difference.

    Coogybear xx

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