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[quote=Anonymous]14:10 again.

I agree with you on not holding your son back.  My August birthday boy with AS/ASD  turning 5 is going on time for K and there are no advantages to hold back only for social/emotional reasons when your child is on track or advanced academically.  My son had "buddies" in his classroom and the fact that he was the youngest helped simply b/c it makes more sense to need help when you are younger.  All of his buddies were girls and they doted on him and were very sweet and helpful.  I don't think this would have been the case had DS been one of the oldest.  4/5 yr olds are well aware how old their classmates are.

DS also got a social boost b/c he does well academically.  He attends an immersion language school and they have weekly contests pitting boys against girls in the target language.  When DS participates, the boys win which usually never happens.  DS is well liked and even popular in spite of his social deficits.

I really think it's important to play up our kids strengths and simply holding a kid back is pointless.

Good luck, OP![/quote]

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