Social Skills and Making Friends

[Guest guest]

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post

today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not

having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days

since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different,

why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We

listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered

his head with his blanket and said, " I don't want to talk about this anymore.

It's making my head hurt. " I spent the night crying... Just letting it out...

and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that

there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to

(social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's

easy to " forget " at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we

have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking

this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

Hi Gladys, try Foundations Therapy. Ivy will help!!

Jane

Social Skills and Making Friends

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

I take my 5 year old to blast in coral springs forSocial skills and he makes friends there. Sent from my iPhone

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

My advocate suggested

that I start my son in a theater group. I contacted Fort Lauderdale Children’s

Theater and they where very educated and where happy to have my son. He is

high functioning PDD.

Here is the

website, they have two locations and lots of classes. http://www.flct.org/

Good luck,

Kim

From:

sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Gladys

Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 4:35

PM

To: sList

Subject: Social

Skills and Making Friends

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted,

but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not

having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days

since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different,

why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him...

We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he

covered his head with his blanket and said, " I don't want to talk about

this anymore. It's making my head hurt. " I spent the night crying... Just

letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm

not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward

County area that someone

can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so

high-functioning that it's easy to " forget " at times that there's a

lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really

does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for

your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

U r not alone. And you r right--this is a long road. Please email me directly at forbrooke@... and I will send u contact info so we can chat. I also would highly recommend you coming to theMelody of life ms lunch this sunday. Info is at asabroward.com.With understanding,Forbrooke@...Sent from my iPhone

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

what is blast?

Re: Social Skills and Making Friends

I take my 5 year old to blast in coral springs for

Social skills and he makes friends there.

Sent from my iPhone

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys

[Guest guest]

Thanks to everyone who has been sending me information on and outside of the

group. I woke up feeling so hopeless this morning (not characteristic of me at

all!), and I feel renewed!

Thanks for your generosity! As my little boy would say, " You rock! "

Gladys

>

> Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to

post today...

>

> Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not

having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days

since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different,

why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We

listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered

his head with his blanket and said, " I don't want to talk about this anymore.

It's making my head hurt. " I spent the night crying... Just letting it out...

and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that

there are others who have walked this valley before me.

>

> Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me

to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that

it's easy to " forget " at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that

we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking

this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

>

> Gladys

>

[Guest guest]

there is also an Exceptional Theater Group which my son attended at one time and did very well with it...the older members assist and mentor the younger ones and it is focused on abilities rather than disabilities

To: sList Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 6:40:30 PMSubject: RE: Social Skills and Making Friends

My advocate suggested that I start my son in a theater group. I contacted Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater and they where very educated and where happy to have my son. He is high functioning PDD.

Here is the website, they have two locations and lots of classes. http://www.flct.org/

Good luck,

Kim

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of GladysSent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 4:35 PMTo: sList Subject: Social Skills and Making Friends

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play

groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.Gladys

[Guest guest]

I'm looking for the same services but in Palm Beach County. My son had

pragmatics/social skills when he was little and it was a great experience and he

loved it. We are in Palm Beach now and I would love to give him something

similar up here.

[Guest guest]

BLAST is in coral springs and they have social skills groups for Different age groups and abilities throughout the week. I will post the number later. You could google it I believe they have a website. Sent from my iPhone

what is blast?

Re: Social Skills and Making Friends

I take my 5 year old to blast in coral springs for

Social skills and he makes friends there.

Sent from my iPhone

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted, but I really need to post today...

Yesterday was rough. My little 7-yr-old Aspie expressed sadness about not having any friends for the first time in his life. He'd even counted the days since he last had a friend (57 days). He wanted to know why he's so different, why he can't be like the other kids, and why no one wants to play with him... We listened, tried to give him advice, etc., but, after a little bit, he covered his head with his blanket and said, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. It's making my head hurt." I spent the night crying... Just letting it out... and now I'm reaching out to all of you... because I know I'm not alone and that there are others who have walked this valley before me.

Are there any resources in the Broward County area that someone can direct me to (social skills groups, play groups, etc.)? He's so high-functioning that it's easy to "forget" at times that there's a lot going on inside him and that we have a long road ahead of us... It really does help to know we're not walking this road alone... Thanks in advance for your help.

Gladys