Am I going about this right?

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Hi! I am new to this group. My nephew and Niece both have AS. My nephew is

10.

This is the issue. This year my nephew started going to school where my kids

go. The district is better than his old one. My son is the same age as my

nephew. My nephew is being treated pretty crappy by other students, my son

included. I nipped that in the bud as soon as I found out with my son. I

explained to him what AS is and how K is different. I am trying to teach my son

empathy. They are not in the same class, but have lunch and recess together.

I contacted the principal about what my nephew was telling me. She spoke with

the kids etc. However, there is one kid, my sons best friend, who is in the

same class. He is tormenting K daily. I finally called this kids mom last

night. She had no idea what was going on.

K sits by himself at lunch and plays by himself outside. He tried getting

involved with the kids that play soccer to be told he kicked like a girl and

they didn't want him playing. My son plays football outside and K is too afraid

to try.

Last night I told my son that he must sit with him at lunch. My son is the one

who told me he sits by himself. Is this wrong of me to force him to sit with

him? I don't think it is too much to ask of him.

I am stuck in a position where I don't want my nephew feeling so lonely but I

don't want my son to resent me. I think I am doing the right thing. I just

don't know what to do...