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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I found this link.  Is the information in it accurate...?  I'm really not trying to diagnose, I'm just trying to find more information to see if there's anything I can do to understand better...

http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2010/06/anger-and-violence-in-aspergers.html

If some of the information in this link is true, and if it does apply to our situation, then I'm wondering if providing more structure in the playtime would be helpful.  (I realize I can't be sure if it applies in our situation or not, but if there are small adjustments I can make that don't affect the playtime that much, I'm willing to try.)[/quote]

Wow I don't doubt that some kids with AS have anger control issues but my DS and most of the kids I know with AS are extremely gentle.  I would hate to perpetuate the idea that kids with AS are prone to violence.  Rather we should understand that AS comes in all sorts of varieties.

OP, please stop trying to diagnose this child.  You say you aren't, but you are.  This is a distraction.  You have a situation where a child is treating your child badly and you need to approach it as you would with any situation.  Talk to the mother.  Set boundaries.  Make it clear to the mom -- how should we handle X, Y and Z (be specific -- what do we do if your child gets frustrated and hits).  Work collaboratively.  The diagnosis is none of your business.[/quote]

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