"Mommy, I’m so sad..... I have it written in my son's IEP that they have social groups ... they meet once a week with positive role models and "practice playing" appropriately.  Part of this deals with what to do with yukky kids.  It teaches to use your words ect. The class is also doing a "unit" on being a good friend (because, well some of the NT kids haven't seemed to learn how to be nice yet). They do social stories... problem solving, role playing ect. I made really sure that his IEP this yr is mostly focused on social and self-regulation.  I'm willing to give up a yr acedemically if it means he can figure out the social. The school should be supporting him!!! Panthosette Teach him hands on social skills. He won't learn without instruction, as if he were learning math. He doesn't "get it." Be sure there is role playing, not just talking. Aspies don't learn by observation or talking. They need "hands on" social learning. Talk it from one who knows because none of the kids at school will play with me." Kyler talked about this all weekend.  I get the idea that he hits and pushes the other kids when they won't play "his way".  I've tried to explain that he has to be nice to his friends and we don't hit or push them, but he just doesn't "get it". Any suggestions?  I'm so heartbroken for him because he wants to make friends so badly, but just doesn't know how. That is so sad.  how about role playing?  or social stories?  good luck!That's so heartbeaking for a mum to hear. I've just started using social stories with my boys. I write them according each problem that arises and the eldest really enjoys talking about them and how they relate to him and it's opened a whole new window of learning. Worth a try?? Poor Baby. They simply don't ubnderstand. Here is an idea that my behavioral psyc uses alot. Call whoever you contact at the school regarding the IEP/504 and have them add in a friend. Have them give a really nice child in class the special job of being Kylers friend. She does this alot with her kids and the other kids start to accept them. Good Luck. I know how breaken hearted you both are.
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