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Asperger's/PDD

GreenPartyVoter

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4. I hope so! His Dad is excited both about band and chess, as they were also

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 10, 2012, 12:50 PM

Sep 2012

activities he did in school himself. He bought a chess clock so they could practice playing, since some people have trouble adjusting to that, but elder son said he didn't feel like he was playing any differently.

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UPDATE on elder son: First day was freshmen orientation and [View all] GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 OP

Hang in there with him. SheilaT Sep 2012 #1

Elder son is in band and wants to join the chess team. Putting off sports for this year. He probably GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #2

Chess team! Excellent choice for SheilaT Sep 2012 #3

I hope so! His Dad is excited both about band and chess, as they were also GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #4

College survival tips here KamaAina Sep 2012 #5

I have nothing but compassion and encouragement for you AAO Nov 2012 #6

Thank you! He is doing well for the most part, but his grades slipped in one class when he GreenPartyVoter Nov 2012 #7

I hear you. That's because they find their own interests that are sometimes so obsessive that AAO Nov 2012 #8

He is doing pretty well overall, because he does have an interest in keeping his grades up. He GreenPartyVoter Nov 2012 #9

I'm so happy for your son. Your other son seems close, but mine hates any structure . AAO Nov 2012 #12

Younger son refuses to play sports because "they have rules and stuff." LOL GreenPartyVoter Nov 2012 #13

Natch! AAO Nov 2012 #14

Missing deadlines is a very common Aspie problem. SheilaT Nov 2012 #10

One of the great things about his school is they post the grades online, so we can see how things GreenPartyVoter Nov 2012 #11