One of the parents in the AANE email threads has written that her young adult son had attended an AANE group meeting, but did not really “like to be around people with AS, who are obviously different.” This is really one of my concerns with getting my son to attend an activity or support group. Nonverbal Learning Disorder is not technically on the autism spectrum, and – without that label – NLD seems less threatening, less of a “disorder.”
Yet some of the behaviors and quirks are very similar. Given that one of my main concerns is my son’s struggle with social relationships, I believe there would be some value to meeting other young adults facing the same difficulties, even though he doesn’t recognize any such difficulties in himself. Moreover, he usually seems comfortable with the social connections he does have – whether through peers (virtual through Facebook, the Ultimate team, etc.) or through relatives and other adults.
I’m hoping that the horse will take a drink some time this summer; he really might like it.
Friday, February 26, 2010
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I experience the exact same thing with my son. There is a meet group in my town for young adults with AS (and similar disorders) but he won't even hear of going. He really just wants to fit into the neurotypical world, inspite of the fact that he stand out in it.
I know -- I'd be satisfied if he tried one activity though. Even if he doesn't return. I'm hoping that he'll like it, but that part is out of my control. I suppose it's all out of my control...! Oh well.
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