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Do I force my difficult child to grow up?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 54865" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Can you FORCE him to be like his peers? I don't know. I have a son who is going on 14 with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. He has adjusted, to a point, but he still watches cartoons and acts much younger. He watches "Dora the Explorer" along with his cartoons. I was told that Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids get easily distracted and overwhelmed by a lot of movement so they enjoy simple shows on television. Typically kid's shows aren't filled with lots of loud noise, flashing lights or clutter. I don't even mention his television choices to him, although I'm sure he would never watch that in front of a peer. He dresses in an acceptable fashion, but we need to force him to bathe--he never thinks he smells bad.</p><p> I can't speak for your son, but in the case of my son, I would find it cruel to try to make him change because he is what he is, and he may never be 100% independent, in spite of a normal IQ. I've faced this long ago. He is doing much better now, but I still think he will always need some guidance. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids are tricky. Their brains are wired differently, so I have been told many times. MY son is a happy kid now. When we tried to treat him like a "typical" kid it not only didn't work, but he was miserable. I wish you luck in whatever you decide to try. Hugs to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 54865, member: 1550"] Can you FORCE him to be like his peers? I don't know. I have a son who is going on 14 with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. He has adjusted, to a point, but he still watches cartoons and acts much younger. He watches "Dora the Explorer" along with his cartoons. I was told that Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids get easily distracted and overwhelmed by a lot of movement so they enjoy simple shows on television. Typically kid's shows aren't filled with lots of loud noise, flashing lights or clutter. I don't even mention his television choices to him, although I'm sure he would never watch that in front of a peer. He dresses in an acceptable fashion, but we need to force him to bathe--he never thinks he smells bad. I can't speak for your son, but in the case of my son, I would find it cruel to try to make him change because he is what he is, and he may never be 100% independent, in spite of a normal IQ. I've faced this long ago. He is doing much better now, but I still think he will always need some guidance. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids are tricky. Their brains are wired differently, so I have been told many times. MY son is a happy kid now. When we tried to treat him like a "typical" kid it not only didn't work, but he was miserable. I wish you luck in whatever you decide to try. Hugs to you. [/QUOTE]
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