My 10 yo ds with Aspergers has trouble making friends in his mainstream school and is desperate for playdates. One (rare) classmate who is usually willing to come and play is the resident alpha male and always seems friendly. However, I heard from another mum that her child says alpha male often makes cruel comments to my ds. Ds denies this totally, but (a) may be protecting his friend and (b) may not realise that the comments are cruel as he may not pick up the nuances. The child who reports this is a good solid sort. My ds is a sweet gentle boy who has a neon sign saying "bully me" over his head, iyswim.
As the problem has been happening at school dinners, I asked for my ds to be seated elsewhere. Now he is wretched as he has been moved from his 'friends'. And alpha male has just invited him over to play!
Utterly confused! I don't know whether to court the friendship or keep the distance or kick up a huge stink about the bullying.
Any thoughts?
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Swiddle · 15/11/2012 12:40
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