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[quote=Anonymous]Hi my son with HFA fully participated in cub scouts last year at his school, the key to his success despite not being able to socially handle other extracurricular activities in past was a really nice Den leader who understood his quirks and always found a way for him to fit in.  He was so happy and proud of himself last year and actually made 2 good friends.

This year, the group is alot different--only 2 kids his grade and a big group of kids 2 years older.  The meetings are more integrated bigger group  and the leaders does alot of pairing of the older and younger scouts which my son finds very stressful.  Basically, he just isn't enjoying going that much this year and I can see why.   I am really torn on whether I reach out to leader to try some more inclusion ideas, or to just let it go and help him find another activity he enjoys.   I am so worn out with helping him with school on daily basis and just the usual challenges of autism that I'm inclined to just let this go, although I saw how great it was for him last year.   Before every meeting he is crying and saying he doesn't want to go although usually afterward he says he is glad he went.

Anyone else out there been there?   Sometimes I just wish even these simple fun things were easier for my son.   I'll be honest its  STILL hard for me sometimes to see see so clearly how different my son is in social settings.   After several years I keep thinking I've got the hang of autism parenting and then my son will have a bad or particularly embarrasing episode or meltdown experience and realize again how much more challenging parenting is for me than some others.   Other parents sitting around chatting relaxing and I'm on the edge of my seat on eggshells that a meldown is imminent.

What would you do?  Welcome any thoughts.[/quote]

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