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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 308201" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. </p><p></p><p>I have a now sixteen year old who was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, upgraded to Aspergers and he is truly doing really well (I wanted to give you tons and tons of good feelings and hope). As for the touch bit, L. never touched anyone, but he touched THINGS and put his hands and fingers in his mouth. He was allowed to use stress balls and really to bring anything to school that would help. However, we chose to let him spend half a day in a small Special Education class so that he also had a aide that he shared who could redirect him when he started picking at his scabs for example.</p><p></p><p>I think you're on the right track, trying to have him hold something. Is he in a regular class? Have you maybe thought of putting him into a smaller group? That could also help alleviate the anxiety that these kids feel when around large groups. If not, I recommend an aide. He just can't go around touching other kids, even if it's not his fault. He may outgrow the excessive touching. My son doesn't do that anymore. In the meantime, he needs some gentle help, such as an aide who can focus on him while the teacher focuses on the other kids.</p><p></p><p>I also think social skills classes are great for Aspies. They have so much trouble understanding how to socialize and "getting" social norms. My son is soooooooooooooooooo much better. He pretty much knows now, although he's always going to be very shy and enjoy his alone time.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the bord. Good to have you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 308201, member: 1550"] Hi. I have a now sixteen year old who was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, upgraded to Aspergers and he is truly doing really well (I wanted to give you tons and tons of good feelings and hope). As for the touch bit, L. never touched anyone, but he touched THINGS and put his hands and fingers in his mouth. He was allowed to use stress balls and really to bring anything to school that would help. However, we chose to let him spend half a day in a small Special Education class so that he also had a aide that he shared who could redirect him when he started picking at his scabs for example. I think you're on the right track, trying to have him hold something. Is he in a regular class? Have you maybe thought of putting him into a smaller group? That could also help alleviate the anxiety that these kids feel when around large groups. If not, I recommend an aide. He just can't go around touching other kids, even if it's not his fault. He may outgrow the excessive touching. My son doesn't do that anymore. In the meantime, he needs some gentle help, such as an aide who can focus on him while the teacher focuses on the other kids. I also think social skills classes are great for Aspies. They have so much trouble understanding how to socialize and "getting" social norms. My son is soooooooooooooooooo much better. He pretty much knows now, although he's always going to be very shy and enjoy his alone time. Welcome to the bord. Good to have you :happy: [/QUOTE]
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