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<blockquote data-quote="rejectedmom" data-source="post: 435288" data-attributes="member: 2315"><p>I hope you packed up another pair for when his feet start hurting which they definately will if it was such a struggle to put those "fast" shoes on. The probable blisters and pains are a natural consequence for his stubborness so I totally agree with the decision you made. Autistic kids can be very determined and stubborn. This is not unusual. Working compromises must often be found. Letting him wear the odd/small shoes while giving the caregiver a proper pair for later with the instructions that she should not try to force the issue is a good way to go. Tell her to just put the shoes where difficult child can get them should he change his mind and want relief from the ill fitting ones he has on. If the shoes continue to be a issue just keep giving him this option.</p><p> </p><p>In the future I suggest you pack up items when he isn't around to see and put them somewhere he can't find them untill you have the opportunity to get them out of the home. As far as him not giving up his "fast" shoes. That is just so cute and understandable. Have him rub them on his well fitting ones so the "fastness" rubs off making the new ones "fast" too. I often had to be a creative thinker for my difficult child's and sometimes thinking like a child is very helpful. Good luck! -RM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rejectedmom, post: 435288, member: 2315"] I hope you packed up another pair for when his feet start hurting which they definately will if it was such a struggle to put those "fast" shoes on. The probable blisters and pains are a natural consequence for his stubborness so I totally agree with the decision you made. Autistic kids can be very determined and stubborn. This is not unusual. Working compromises must often be found. Letting him wear the odd/small shoes while giving the caregiver a proper pair for later with the instructions that she should not try to force the issue is a good way to go. Tell her to just put the shoes where difficult child can get them should he change his mind and want relief from the ill fitting ones he has on. If the shoes continue to be a issue just keep giving him this option. In the future I suggest you pack up items when he isn't around to see and put them somewhere he can't find them untill you have the opportunity to get them out of the home. As far as him not giving up his "fast" shoes. That is just so cute and understandable. Have him rub them on his well fitting ones so the "fastness" rubs off making the new ones "fast" too. I often had to be a creative thinker for my difficult child's and sometimes thinking like a child is very helpful. Good luck! -RM [/QUOTE]
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