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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cub Scouts is great for lots of different types of kids but it does require some parent involvement, especially if you know your kid needs support. The Leaders are all volunteers and receive limited training, most of which is centered on Youth Protection, so please keep that in mind. We have lots of different types of kids in our Pack and it works great. [/quote]

I agree with the point about the volunteer leaders and the possibility that they don’t have experience with special needs children.  With that warning, cub scouts may be worth trying if you are willing to be present for your child at activities / events to head off any issues (my ASD child made it through Arrow of Light and crossed over.  There were hiccups here and there but he enjoyed the experience overall).[/quote]

100% agree. My DS's Den has at least 3 kids with ADHD. All the parents are fine with reminding them that they need to keep hands to themselves and the kids do well remembering for about 5 minutes.  They are good kids who are enjoying the program and are good aout making their best effort. The parents stay, for the most part, but the kids know the other adults and respond pretty well to the Den Leaders and the like. We build meetings with movement and activities that fit the kids needs.

The only kid who had an issue was the one whose parent did not stay at meetings and physically hurt another kid on more then once. He is the only kid I have ever heard the Den Leader raise his voice towards. If the child listened to other adults we would be fine but he doesn't. We had to tell said parent that their child could not participate unless there was an adult with them and focused on the child. They are giving it a go again this year and we are having the same issues. [/quote]

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