Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I'm going to pose a not-so-hypothetical question. I need to have a conversation with some friends about their son's behaviors, but how do I do it in a way that doesn't put them off from ever listening to any suggestion I make? My neurotypical 5.5 year old, , has a friend who at times can be aggressive. This little boy is usually very sweet and has some real strengths, but he has also got some " quirks " that noticeably set him apart from other kids. The aggressive streak is really starting to concern me. told me this little boy doesn't have any friends, and that he gets in trouble a lot at school. I've heard some of the other parents have told their kids not to play with him. As a matter of principle, I have never advised to do that, especially since I suspect he is not a " mean kid " , but a child with a disability. On the other hand, I am beginning to have real concerns about 's safety. and I have done some role-plays, but it doesn't help fend off the aggressive behaviors. I have wondered if the parents have a diagnosis for him and are unwilling to tell anyone. I don't know -- maybe they have no clue how signifcant and/or inappropriate some of those behaviors are. To my knowledge, he is not receiving any OT, social skill therapy, or behavioral therapy, all of which I would be doing if he were my child. Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I would suggest speaking with the school's counselor and expressing your concerns. Since this issue involves potential safety issues for the other children, it warrants attention. You would also be removing yourself from the situation, and you would not have to address it with the parents unless they specifically ask for your advice. Aliza Geraldine Bliss wrote: I'm going to pose a not-so-hypothetical question. I need to have a conversation with some friends about their son's behaviors, but how do I do it in a way that doesn't put them off from ever listening to any suggestion I make? My neurotypical 5.5 year old, , has a friend who at times can be aggressive. This little boy is usually very sweet and has some real strengths, but he has also got some " quirks " that noticeably set him apart from other kids. The aggressive streak is really starting to concern me. told me this little boy doesn't have any friends, and that he gets in trouble a lot at school. I've heard some of the other parents have told their kids not to play with him. As a matter of principle, I have never advised to do that, especially since I suspect he is not a " mean kid " , but a child with a disability. On the other hand, I am beginning to have real concerns about 's safety. and I have done some role-plays, but it doesn't help fend off the aggressive behaviors. I have wondered if the parents have a diagnosis for him and are unwilling to tell anyone. I don't know -- maybe they have no clue how signifcant and/or inappropriate some of those behaviors are. To my knowledge, he is not receiving any OT, social skill therapy, or behavioral therapy, all of which I would be doing if he were my child. Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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