Anonymous wrote:My kid at level 1 is at the Muslim Student Association, and he wants to travel to the middle east when he gets older. He is really fixated on learning about the modern history (like Iraq War and the civil war in Syria) and is trying to learn Arabic.

Sounds like your kid wants to learn about history. Does he have any other subjects in history? Seems like he has a passion for the Middle East specifically but obviously, I would reconsider traveling to there for a while once things are at least somewhat stable.

Wow to PP. where are you located and how old are your kids? This has not been my experience at all - as my kid cannot play at the level of other kids his age and resent him being on the team. He is slow and uncoordinated so coaches got frustrated and he didn't get playing time. Kids were not inclusive. It was hurtful to his self-esteem. He is level1

For boy, he does soccer, basketball, fencing, rock climbing and scout. For girl, she does basketball, dance, art, rock climbing and girl scout. None is good at any sports, but they have fun and enjoy them. I treat that as informal social skill session because they need to interact with other kids. My ultimate goal is to improve flexibility, coordination, sensitivity, friendship, understanding social cues, learning sportsmanship and keeping them away from screentime.

To me, the keys is not to avoid group sports because they are on the spectrum. When they were very little, they sometimes did not even participate or just cried there in the class. I sit at every practice/games/class in case they need me for food/drink/emotional support/intervention/take them to bathroom and make sure that no bullying/avoid conflicts. Moms are understanding every kids develop differently, and I do not know if any is aware that my kids are on the spectrum. I try not to limit their opportunities and I sign up whatever I think is a good fit after my research. Most kids are friendly and they all get along with each other.

Anonymous wrote:My kid at level 1 is at the Muslim Student Association, and he wants to travel to the middle east when he gets older. He is really fixated on learning about the modern history (like Iraq War and the civil war in Syria) and is trying to learn Arabic.

That's great! My son was like this and he's now majoring in International Affairs.

My audhd first grader does not do well in group sports.

After school, he does reading tutoring, a social skills group (which is like a structured play date), and soon we will begin PCIT therapy. In the fall, he did a ninja warrior type class.

He skis in the winter and swims in the summer, and we do ice skating on the weekends in the fall-winter.

He also likes just staying at his schools after care in the library, where he plays with Legos and trains.

Children’s theater— if you have a boy he will usually get a good part because there are not enough boys. My son got a large role on his first try. He also did set design. Highly recommended
Band/orchestra
Ninja-type fitness classes
Student council/government when you hit tween years
My son is 11 and does all this plus a social skills group.
Basically anything that’s not team sports has been a win.

Anonymous wrote:My 17 y/o plays for his schools esports team and has ASD.

Is school team different from school sports team?

Open Door Sports has been great-- a league to support kids with disabilities with high mentor support. Also Aces for Autism for tennis classes if your child is so inclined.

My kid at level 1 is at the Muslim Student Association, and he wants to travel to the middle east when he gets older. He is really fixated on learning about the modern history (like Iraq War and the civil war in Syria) and is trying to learn Arabic.