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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 225064" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>My Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) son is obsessed with gaming systems and computers. He has every single system there is and he is allowed to play as much as he wants as long as:</p><p>1/He exercises at least 45 minutes a day either at the Y or, in good weather, by riding his bike for many miles</p><p>2/Keeps his grades up (he is right now getting all A's and B's)</p><p>3/Is involved in some outside activity such as Special Olympics or yearbook or anything that requires socialization at school. </p><p>He is so obsessed with his games that he thinks about them even when he is not doing them, so we allow it, as long as he meets the other criteria. I know this is probably not a popular way to handle it, but we feel it's best for HIM (not everyone) as long as he is doing well in all areas of his life. </p><p>I have one 31 year old who still loves his games, and he's doing fine in life, has a good job, a baby (my grandson!!!!) and lots of friends, so maybe that's why it doesn't worry me so much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 225064, member: 1550"] My Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) son is obsessed with gaming systems and computers. He has every single system there is and he is allowed to play as much as he wants as long as: 1/He exercises at least 45 minutes a day either at the Y or, in good weather, by riding his bike for many miles 2/Keeps his grades up (he is right now getting all A's and B's) 3/Is involved in some outside activity such as Special Olympics or yearbook or anything that requires socialization at school. He is so obsessed with his games that he thinks about them even when he is not doing them, so we allow it, as long as he meets the other criteria. I know this is probably not a popular way to handle it, but we feel it's best for HIM (not everyone) as long as he is doing well in all areas of his life. I have one 31 year old who still loves his games, and he's doing fine in life, has a good job, a baby (my grandson!!!!) and lots of friends, so maybe that's why it doesn't worry me so much. [/QUOTE]
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