Have you discovered any social groups your kiddo could float into? My daughter has suggested this topic for today :) She feels that social groups help kids with autism "branch out" and meet new friends. Some of her favorites are a knitting club that we started as an after school club, and another one is Art Club.
In Art Club they are painting a collage on one of the walls in the school basement....an ocean theme and everyone got to choose what to add...starfish, coral, goldfish, sharks, or my daughter's favorite, the moorish idol (you know you were wondering what this picture had to do with anything!!! :)
Another club we have enjoyed is the Cooking Club run by the Home Economics teacher. The kids get to bring the yummy food home they have learned to cook...we have enjoyed tacos, cookies, pretzels and candy.
Our high school offers a variety of clubs such as Nintendo Club, Harry Potter Club, Euchre Club, our Sit-N-Knit Club, in addition to the language clubs and volunteer clubs.
If a structured "social group" is not available, try to explore some of the offerings of the school after hours or perhaps start your own club!
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