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Well, camp was good for both of us ... and he's b-a-a-a-c-c-k-k!!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 366626" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I was told, and take it for what it's worth (I'm just the messenger) that videogames and computers are okay for Spectrum kids. They not only calm them, they help fill a void. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have poor imaginations and can not amuse themselves well at all and are pretty much not going to develop that ability. My son has made friends on the computer, all of them quiet computer kids like himself (we monitor). He is able to express himself better writing than talking. I've never limited his at-home computer time as long as he has outside activities and he does have to do them. But it was because of the advice I got...and I think it worked out well. Few Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids DON'T have videogame/computer addictions way beyond other kids because other kids can use their imaginations and amuse themselves. Do I believe it? I think it's pretty much true. My son still gets good grades and still has friends and is probably the least violent person I know...he will not play "kill" games or anything bloody. So we don't have meltdowns over this.</p><p></p><p>I'm not in any way telling anybody what to do. Just passing along what I was told by an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) expert and what has been ok for us. My son started out mostly playing computer games, but now that he is older he does a lot of writing on the computer too and this helps him communicate, something Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have so much trouble doing. So...just thought I'd pass it along...take it with a grain of salt as each child is different.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 366626, member: 1550"] I was told, and take it for what it's worth (I'm just the messenger) that videogames and computers are okay for Spectrum kids. They not only calm them, they help fill a void. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have poor imaginations and can not amuse themselves well at all and are pretty much not going to develop that ability. My son has made friends on the computer, all of them quiet computer kids like himself (we monitor). He is able to express himself better writing than talking. I've never limited his at-home computer time as long as he has outside activities and he does have to do them. But it was because of the advice I got...and I think it worked out well. Few Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids DON'T have videogame/computer addictions way beyond other kids because other kids can use their imaginations and amuse themselves. Do I believe it? I think it's pretty much true. My son still gets good grades and still has friends and is probably the least violent person I know...he will not play "kill" games or anything bloody. So we don't have meltdowns over this. I'm not in any way telling anybody what to do. Just passing along what I was told by an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) expert and what has been ok for us. My son started out mostly playing computer games, but now that he is older he does a lot of writing on the computer too and this helps him communicate, something Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have so much trouble doing. So...just thought I'd pass it along...take it with a grain of salt as each child is different. [/QUOTE]
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