Re: Re: cafeteria noise, .......Walkman until others have eaten.

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Neil,

 

How old are you? I haven't seen postings from you before. I'd love to hear more about yoru experiences growing up, what worked and didn't work for you.

On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 3:34 AM, Neil <n.clark@...> wrote:

>> My son is in middle school and struggles with the cafeteria at

lunch > time. The noise, crowd and social issues are all such an ordeal for > him. Does anyone have special accommodations at lunch for their > kiddos? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sometimes helping does not help.ie: the opposite of what you intend.Coping is about being oneself,and going what is necessary to survive.Has your son any ideas?ask him.I did what I was afraid of.

The total opposite, that's how I coped.Like the frightened cornered animal that charges the enemy.The last resort in many cases.But a step one has to be afraid enough to do. In a noisy social situation I heard nothing.

When occupted on a task I heard no distractions.Possible Solution - he needs a important task he can help others with.Neil - PDD, ADHD, Unipolar Manic, Sensory Dysfunction, Vocal.