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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a guest, my only "issue" would be with her interrupting conversation and demanding explanations. But I know kids who are like that and while it's annoying it only really bothers me if the parents consistently indulge the child instead of at least trying to shit it down.

Otherwise, can you explain more about why it's a problem that she won't play board games or video games? [/quote]

She demands our attention much of the time but won’t take part in typical group activities. [/quote]

I guess what I'm getting at is why do you need her to take part in group activities?

Or are you looking for advice on how to teach her that she can't demand your attention if she doesn't want to participate? [/quote]

We’ve tried that. We’re working on that. I am unsure anyone would want to come over to our house and be with us as we work on that. [/quote]

How old is your child?

I have an ASD child, and I don't have people over all the time as I'm an introvert, but I never hesitate to invite who I want to over.  She loves having people over and it's my house.  Yes, she also constantly interrupts and she is hyper, but your friends that love you, won't mind the behaviors of your child, unless they are extreme.[/quote]

Op here.  Child is 11. Only recently diagnosed. But things have been hard for a long time. She does not have an intellectual disability. She’s actually very bright. It’s part of the challenge and why she thinks she always should be part of adult conversations. PDA profile resonates a lot. [/quote]

We are not in the exact situation but by the time our kids were that age (tween approaching teen years) we found it more pleasant to leave them at home and go out and socialize elsewhere.   I understand you like to entertain at your house but maybe try getting a sitter and go out places without the kids.  Our kids are older now and we have one with SN and one who is NT.  We are past the babysitter ages and we could have people over and they would not bother us.  We still prefer to have completely kid free evenings and meet other adults out without a teen coming in the kitchen for a snack at some point or thinking they are overhearing conversation.  [/quote]

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