It's such a great feeling to find something that works. I'm sure it's great
for your son's self esteem as well. Way to go!
I might have to borrow that idea next time we do something like that.That is so great! And what a great idea! I too might borrow this idea! My son who is an aspie has always had a very hard time with social situtations, we found something that works for him in social situtations, we gave him a job to do at them. We have had two parties in the last few months, one was my mom's surprise birthday party, he was the look out for her arrival, he does not like surprises himself,so he did't really get the whole surprise thing would make her happy instead of mad, but he did a great job and focused on it until she got there, everybody told him what a great job he did, and it didn't make him mad at all. Last week we went to a graduation party for my neice with over 100 people there, he was the ice and drink man, he kept watch over the ice and handed out the pops and water as people came through the food line, he did great again, and people were always commenting on what a great job he was doing and again he did not get mad. This has been a very exciting time for my DH and me, because we have never been able to stay at a party or been able to actually talk to anyone at a party, because we allways are dealing with a meltdown. I am so excited because next year at his new middle school he will start his morning off with a job of helping special needs kidos get off of the bus and puting away their book bags and helping the teacher get their morning started. We have worked so hard to get to this point and now it is paying off. Just wanted to share my good news, thanks for listening.
I am glad this is working with your son. My son likes to help too. I think I will also try to assign my son a task the next time we have somewhere to go.
Sounds like a great idea! I always have holidays at my house and its chaotic..she helps me mix all the casseroles and crack eggs:) She hates to be idle and must have something to do at all times.