The wonder of Friends!!!
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| Sun, 10-02-2005 - 11:05pm |
I know I have written here about Cait's "boyfriend". Actually he is just a friend, but in her mind, lol.
This weekend Cait asked if he could come over. She even cleaned, lol. He came over for a couple hours on Friday Evening and they all played so nice. It was like a regular house. Mike and this boy get along great too. they speak the same language. The kids had a great time. They think Mitchell is the neatest thing ever!
Then today, He called and invited Cait to his house. (He cleaned his house too) I picked her up after about 1 1/2 hours. The mom said that next time Cait would have to stay longer and that her son usually NEVER is able to handle someone over for more than a couple hours absolute max. And they were just getting going.
Oh, and he is still calling and she calls him. Of course sometimes us parents have to remind them to call each other. And when they were playing I had to remind Cait occasionally that he was here, but she would go right away and be the hostess.
OHHHHHHH, more nearly normalness. Gotta love it! Ok, not really normal ness cause that is a bad way to say it. I was reminded by an aspie that they are social too, they just don't know how to socialize with us. It is just so hard for our kids to find friends it is a wonderful thing when they do and he is just the sweetest boy. Then again, I am partial to aspies.
Renee


I have a huge smile on my face for you and Cait! That's really wonderful.
Samantha
Dear Renee,
That is GREAT! I am so happy for Cait and her boyfriend and YOU.
I have often written about our household's big friendship project, and one of the most effective things we have done in helping Malcolm to build friendships is just to arrange playdates with the kids he is most comfortable with over and over, years after year, every weekend. This is both ASD and NT kids. Malcolm in many ways IS more comfortable with the ASD kids, but then they also go to school together, and had years of same types of therapies and activities, and, well, think alike. DUH! So often, the playdates with NT friends are better for shorter times, but the ASD kids he can hang out with all day, all night! And often does.
This friendship can help her build other friendships, learn from her relationship and expand. Go, Cait!
yours,
Sara
yeah! for Cait and for you too! that is so sweet and fun that they've found each other and it's working so nicely.
Betsy
What a wonderful thing for everyone!
This actually makes 2 freinds for Cait. The other is a girl she had therapy with. They hit it off imediately too. And naturally that girl is PDD/AS as well, LOL.
Some AS kids she really butts heads with but there are some she just adores and adore her. I think the key is kids who are similar and think alike (AS) and have similar special interests or personalities.
It took alot of looking but it alot of fun driving her to kids houses because she has a busy social life. Now there is something I NEVER thought would happen.
Renee
Renee,
I'm so happy for Cait! That's so great that she's making friends!! I hope we have success like that too!
Michelle
Way to go Cait! What a great post!
Although alot of the discussions on this board are about the difficulties and challenges our kids face, I do get the vibe that although our kids may be quirky, they are also neat, interesting people with a unique way of looking at life. It's great to hear about them making connections and having friends. This is what I want the most for my son.. To find one friend.
Kate