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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: PDD 10 year old son so self-centered

worrywart

Post subject: Re: PDD 10 year old son so self-centered

Posted: 09 Jan 2015, 10:26 am

Replies: 8
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Thanks everyone - Your responses have helped my perception of the "why". I'm guilty of feeling like I've done something wrong as a parent, and I suppose I have in not recognizing limitations and realizing that we're only human. My son and I have had a few really good discussions about this...

Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: PDD 10 year old son so self-centered

worrywart

Post subject: PDD 10 year old son so self-centered

Posted: 05 Jan 2015, 8:05 am

Replies: 8
Views: 1,053

Hi all, My son is 10 years old (diagnosed at 4 yrs old), and is an otherwise pretty bright, funny kid who does enjoy spending time with friends, his X-Box, and our pets. My latest big concern is how he goes out of his way to be mean to his younger brother and his total lack of concern for anyone but...

Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 8 year old PDD-NOS/ADD on soccer team and not making friends

worrywart

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Posted: 17 Apr 2013, 8:14 am

Replies: 11
Views: 2,091

Hi,
Thanks for the advice. I agree - we are going to try Judo after the summer break. I don't want to force him to do things that give him no pleasure and cause him anxiety, but I do want to keep him active and provide opportunities to make friends.

Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 8 year old PDD-NOS/ADD on soccer team and not making friends

worrywart

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Posted: 04 Jan 2013, 2:30 pm

Replies: 11
Views: 2,091

Hi, thanks for the advice. The coach really doesn't want us on the soccer pitch, but during practice it might be okay if we explain things a little more to him about why we want to be there. I'll try the role-playing, but it hasn't worked well in the past. I wish I could protect my boy forever :cry:

Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 8 year old PDD-NOS/ADD on soccer team and not making friends

worrywart

Post subject: 8 year old PDD-NOS/ADD on soccer team and not making friends

Posted: 04 Jan 2013, 1:30 pm

Replies: 11
Views: 2,091

Hi there, My bright, beautiful boy is now playing on a soccer team, and while he enjoys the games he struggles during practice. During practices, the boys need to pair up with one another to do certain drills. My son feels bad and says "I have no friends" because he is so shy and uncertain about how...

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