New to the list, would love local support tips and play dates

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Hi all,

My son, 4, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers about 4 months

ago. He has intense interest in numbers and letters and started to read and

write at 2.5 yrs. At 4 now he reads and writes quite a bit of Chinese also. He

is also very interested in electronics like boombox, TV/DVD player, computers,

cell phones, etc.

He has very limited interest in interacting with other kids. Since starting the

special ed program at the school (IEP), he seems to have improved somewhat in

communication and initiating interaction. However the fundamental reason that he

does not talk or play with peers is that he simply doesn't share much interest

with them. Most of the time he's either writing or doodling, or trying to get

his hands on some electronic device.

When he does " initiate " a " conversation " with me, often times it involves some

gibberish sounds or weird combination of words that doesn't mean anything or is

completely out of context of what is happening. He also hates when I speak or

sing in English even though we are a bi-lingual family and we hang out with

other bi-lingual family and friends.

I've read quite a few different books and online articles, and we've put him on

the GFCF diet for 3 months now with very little difference. I'm just feeling

really frustrated right now and would appreciate any advice.

If any of you are in the South Bay Area (San /Cupertino/Sunnyvale), or know

any local groups that we can participate, please let me know. Thanks in advance.