
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
Other Kids dealing w/Isaac's Autism

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Today we went to my in laws home, and all the kids that were there are aware of Isaac having Autism. I know Isaac won't directly interact w/them, However he likes to be near his cousins. Well A few of the kids along w/my son decided they would go hide in one of the rooms to play and not allow Isaac to go in. I herad them say " you can't come in only we can". I thought "ok fine". I just didn't know @ the time my oldest son was in there as well. well I was so upset,I pulled him out of there and infront of the other kids I said to my son " If Isaac can't be in here you can't either. he cried re he was having fun. I did feel bad but explained that were a family and we have to stick togrther for Isaac and that he was our reality and he needed to treat Isaac w/respect. He understood re he's a loving boy. Was I wrong? He just may be the one to care for Isaac the rest of his life. I feel a bit bad..
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what i am getting at is maybe you should sit down with the kids in your extended family and explain to them that although your son does not interact with them like they do eachother, he stays close to them because that is how he plays, and they can invite him to play and one day he is going to surprise them and jump right in! it is always easier one on one i think. as for your other son, i agree with years of tears, your son meant no harm but i do understand how you felt. maybe you can all sit down and try to help the other kids understand that when your son is beside them, he is paying alot more attention then they think!