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[quote=Anonymous][quote]On the other hand, I've been accused of being overprotective. I do 29 manipulations to help my kid look normal and make friends. I do have to be very involved. I need to catch the descent into meltdown. I need to listen closely on playdates so I can intervene when he gets too rigid. I do slowly step back, just at a slower pace than parents of NT kids and I dance-4 steps back, 2 forward, 6 back, 4 forward... 
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I think the answer to this question depends on how old your child is.  If he's in earlier elementary, it sounds fine.  If he's in older elementary, I think you need to at least give his friends a chance to tell him he is being too rigid at the play date before you get intervene.  Also, if he's in older elementary, while I understand wanting him to "look normal," to some degree, the focus has to begin to shift to making a few good friends who can accept him for who he is, even if it isn't entirely "normal," and maintaining those relationships.[/quote]

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