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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP,

I wouldn't worry about the wording of your post and I don't think you're trying to diagnose anything.

I agree with the PP's suggestion in part that you calmly and factually talk about the behavior.  I [i]wouldn't[/i] say, "Could you get him to stop doing that please?"  because no one can control their kid NT or SN.

Simply say "What are your thoughts on how to address this?"  You can share your thoughts too.

If they get offended or take it personally then so be it.  I doubt they will b/c I'm sure they realize the importance of learning social skills.  It won't be fun bringing it up but it's very thoughtful to try and work out what to do.  Most parents would drop this kid like a hot potato.  So on behalf of all the parents with kids with SNs who have to beat the bushes for a play date, thank you.[/quote]

I agree with this PP. I am surprised that some people are suggesting taking a break from the friendship. The child is very young and it sounds like the parents are in the process of figuring stuff out... even if the child has had other issues they may not have seen the aggression in this way before. They may be struggling with how to handle it. I hope you would try this kind of response first. It would show that you don't tolerate the behavior but that you accept the child.[/quote]

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