My 10 year old son was hit by a lot of the boys in his class last week. His crime? Scowling on the class photo; they said he ruined it for them all. He hates photos and being the focus of attention, the fact that there were others with him still doesn't register that it’s not all about him. The mind blindness because of his Asperger's means he has no idea how his actions would affect anyone else.The teacher put the fear of god into them......and made them all write out an apology. I told the TA I was scared they might retaliate after getting into trouble (she's brilliant by the way....there are some good ones out there) but she said they would have to be particularly stupid to do anything else after the teacher had a go.
Thanks Wolfbear, I'll be back to you for help in the future I'm sure. I'm so glad you are somewhat better and glad to see you back
My son has a punch bag and we have tried karate but he can't stick to it, even though his dad is a 2nd Dan Black Belt. He doesn't stick with many things to be honest, it is a social activity after all. Also, all the noise, the many people, the bright lights etc are an invasion of his senses.
The one thing he has stuck with is Riding for The Disabled. He doesn't need to socially interact with the horse but he does have a relationship with it; they just meld with each other if you know what I mean?
You often mention your anger and that is one (of the many) thing(s) that I fear for with my son, especially in the future. He can go from tolerating a situation to extreme violence in a nano second. This isn't by choice and I'm fearful that one day he will seriously hurt someone. When at this height of anger and emotion he is so strong, I can't control him. He always breaks down afterwards and hates himself for it.
Thanks Wolfbear, I'll be back to you for help in the future I'm sure. I'm so glad you are somewhat better and glad to see you back
My son has a punch bag and we have tried karate but he can't stick to it, even though his dad is a 2nd Dan Black Belt. He doesn't stick with many things to be honest, it is a social activity after all. Also, all the noise, the many people, the bright lights etc are an invasion of his senses.
The one thing he has stuck with is Riding for The Disabled. He doesn't need to socially interact with the horse but he does have a relationship with it; they just meld with each other if you know what I mean?
You often mention your anger and that is one (of the many) thing(s) that I fear for with my son, especially in the future. He can go from tolerating a situation to extreme violence in a nano second. This isn't by choice and I'm fearful that one day he will seriously hurt someone. When at this height of anger and emotion he is so strong, I can't control him. He always breaks down afterwards and hates himself for it.
