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

[Guest guest]

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> 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.