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[quote=Anonymous]OP, this is hard, but I agree with others that you have to do it anyway. Can you do some family hosting, but also find a way to socialize either adults only or your husband handles the kids while you go out? It sounds like extended family is stressful, but if you have friends with or without friends I’m sure they will understand. I would start with shorter visits, like and hour or 2, and make sure you discuss expectations with her ahead of time. I wouldn’t stress about her eating the food - maybe make a kid plate and an adult plate? But if she interrupts adult conversations, etc I would just firmly redirect and correct - it is important for all kids to learn appropriate behavior in social situations. She doesn’t have to play with other kids, but she does need to quietly entertain herself/not be disruptive in adult situations. Maybe make a plan with your husband to either take turns managing her or settling her. You can explain to your friends ahead of time if you’re worried, but I assume if you are friends they already know your daughter. I have an ND kid who often chose not to join in when friends came over; with time he now participates. We also have friends with ND kids and my kids comment that they don’t play together when they visit, but they don’t really mind. It’s good for neurotypical kids to be around your daughter too - the world isn’t made only for NT individuals.[/quote]

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