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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. We have done and still do all that. Not much improvement. [/quote]
Progess is slow- think years not weeks. It is not a quick fix and he may need it though HS- as different issues arise.   Kids with HFA have the most social issues with their peers.  It doesn't necessarily appear with their relationships with adults, because adults pick up the conversation.  At this age the relationships with peers are fostered and guided by parents on both sides (hence your description of parents of his friends intervening too).   They need to practice and your DC is at an age where he will get fewer and fewer chances to practice with peers on his own because they will not play with your child in school- at lunch or on the playground- he will be out of sync. The gap will get wider before it gets smaller.   You will have to create social situations for him from here on out.  In addition to a social skills group, he needs to be in groups like scouts, a congregational RE class..- things that last years. If he alienates everyone in his school or group you may have to change schools or groups so he can grow more.  Kids will put him at the bottom of the social ladder and it is very difficult to get out of that position- even if the child progresses. - (That is what we had to do so that our DC could have a fresh start)  You may have to change scout troops.

How long has your DC been attending a weekly social skills group?  [/quote]

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