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I know because his mom mentioned it once.  Our group has been friends since our children were babies and we have gone on vacation with them.  I say they don't really address behavior because they don't. Not that I've witnessed anyway.  Every other parent in the group addresses undesirable behavior immediately, which is why it is hard for the other kids to understand why this kid appears to get away with things, or is allowed to yell and scream in people's faces with no immediate consequence.  Everyone knows immediate consequences are most effective.[/quote]

The mom told you that she "never" addresses behavior problems? I find that extremely unlikely.  Please, if you can't be a supportive friend, MYOB.  What "everyone knows" works with NT kids might not work with SN kids. [/quote]
How can a mom never talk about the child's diagnosis and then mention it to you more than once? How often do you expect her to mention it? It's a medical diagnosis, not what defines him. What do you mean "everyone knows" immediate consequences are the most effective? An immediate consequence for a child who can't regulate his or her emotions can make a problem much much worse. An immediate consequence for a child who is acting out because she wants her dad's attention just reinforces that behavior and makes it worse. Where are you getting this stuff and who made you the expert on handling behavioral issues for a child with ASD?[/quote]

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