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Youth Leader - Great observation and great question.  Do approach the parent(s) and take int account what they share.  Then as you can I would try and place him in a group or partner situation if there are small group activities with at least one kid who is perhaps a bit more mature or flexible in working with him.  Personally, for most 10 year olds the idea of incorporating a short lesson at some point on social skills is a great idea.  Also, if as a youth group there are tasks to be done in getting ready for an activity try to assing the youngster to one which will keep him busy and out of trouble.

For parents, I would always say that your DC will have a better chance of succeeding if you can let the youth leader know what you feel comfortable with AND a couple of suggestions on what might work to keep DC engaged with the group and not being out of step. You do not have to give a full detailed diagnosis, but a bit of a heads-up just makes more sense then a situation coming up out of no-where and the leader or coach caught completely off guard.  I say this is especially only fair to groups where it might be college-aged youth as leaders who do not have the experience of life or parenting as yet to know how to react.[/quote]

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