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Upcoming 18th for Autistic

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Hello..  we have an 18th birthday fast approaching for a Autistic boy, issue is when you ask him what he wants for Birthday he says Thomas the Tank engine.  I feel as he will be 18 buying him Thomas gifts won’t be helping.   He already has loads of Thomas things.  Other things on his birthday list are toys aimed  at 7 years old.  Advice would very much be appreciated 

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  • I agree with the sentiments of others expressed here. It is best to get him something related to what he has asked for or else he will be disappointed, and whether something is intended for a child or not doesn’t really matter in all honesty. I mean, I know lots of (neurotypical) adults who are interested in LEGO, Disney, comics, Beanies, model toys and other things that are aimed at children, but I don’t find it strange in any way and they get great pleasure from these things. If you can’t enjoy what you like in life then what is the purpose of it after all?

    If you really don’t want to get something you consider to be for children only, or more things similar to what your son already has, then why not consider compromising by example having a Thomas themed party and cake, but then having gifts that you want to get your son. Some of the suggestions given by Emma and Graham could also be utilised. I am sure there is a way to satisfy both parties in this scenario.

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  • I agree with the sentiments of others expressed here. It is best to get him something related to what he has asked for or else he will be disappointed, and whether something is intended for a child or not doesn’t really matter in all honesty. I mean, I know lots of (neurotypical) adults who are interested in LEGO, Disney, comics, Beanies, model toys and other things that are aimed at children, but I don’t find it strange in any way and they get great pleasure from these things. If you can’t enjoy what you like in life then what is the purpose of it after all?

    If you really don’t want to get something you consider to be for children only, or more things similar to what your son already has, then why not consider compromising by example having a Thomas themed party and cake, but then having gifts that you want to get your son. Some of the suggestions given by Emma and Graham could also be utilised. I am sure there is a way to satisfy both parties in this scenario.

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