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[quote=Anonymous]My eldest is similar.  There used to be a diagnoses called Pragmatic Semantic Disorder and I think this is a new version of that.    He is partly pragmatic and sort of HFA but without the stims and OCD tendencies.

You will get there.  It takes time. Take deep cleaning breaths whenever you remember. Finding a good social skills group was the first best step we took.  He started in 4th grade.  At first it was the only place he went where kids looked forward to seeing him every week and he them.   If you live in NOVA near Falls Church, I would recommend his social skills facilitator.  I also go to see her on my own from time to time when I need to sort things out.  My youngest sees her on a monthlyish basis for anxiety related to his LDs/ADHD.

Taking time for yourself is important too.  Doing stress reducing things.  For some it is walking, meditating, gardening, cooking, cleaning, meeting a friend for coffee...  What ever floats you to the sea of tranquility (or at least in that general direction).

Other things that have worked for DC is to be active in our Congregation.  Our Congregation is very welcoming and he has foun d his place in the senior high youth group.  Whatever your faith (evenif athiest or agnostic) there are Congregations that are welcoming.

Scouts has been a great help.  This was a hard one for me as I have several isuues with the national group, but on a local level they are great and welcoming.

Playing an instrument is another activity that is social and feel social even if they are not interacting as much as an NT student would interact.

What doesn't work is holing up at home and not venturing out or limiting outside contact.

Online I have found the "Shut Up about your perfect kid" ladies to be great.  Wrightslaw.com has been extremely helpful[/quote]

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