Agressive vs subdued

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Registered: 02-24-2004
Agressive vs subdued
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Tue, 12-27-2005 - 12:16pm

I read all the posts and I wonder......most of the kids on the spectrum are very physical. Agression seems to be a part of their makeup. Why is Nathan different? He seems to be more "checked out", in his own world. And even when he's not, he's still very passive and quiet. Are there other mom's here on the board that have more subdued children? Nathan has his moments. We still have the tantrums and screaming on occasion. But for the most part he's very quiet. Even my nephew, who we think might be on the spectrum, is very active, agressive, forward, and demanding.

Nathan is demanding in his own way though. He's particular about things, and will correct you if you're wrong. He's active in his own way too....he jumps, runs back and forth, paces, goes up and down the stairs, slides, skips, etc.

I know that there a varying levels, no two autistics are alike. I wonder why he doesn't have much agression, not that I'm complaining!! LOL

michelle

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Registered: 02-24-2004
Thu, 12-29-2005 - 12:00pm

Kate,

I'm a loner too!! I do prefer to do things by myself. Nathan is also that way, but even more so. He used to like being around other kids, and still seems to at times. But he gets "tired" of them too. When he's had enough....he's done! Kids are very active, physical, "in you face" so to speak!! LOL....and Nathan just can't stand that. Things are just too unpredictable when kids are around. And he feels that they're "dirty" too, which cracks me up! lol He doesn't understand why they have to touch everything outside, get dirty, and then touch HIM!!!

michelle

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