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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 225253" data-attributes="member: 1550">OMG! Thanks for all the great suggestions. Meow, don't apologize. I agree with you. He doesn't need to stay the whole time. Guys who suggested puzzles and making cookies (I love it!) had wonderful ideas!!! I'm going to my hub's sisters on Christmas and they are WONDERFUL. They just let L. do his thing.My own family is less understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I think I'll have him stay down for fifteen minutes at a time and have activities for him to do. I wish everyone understood that he isn't trying to be rude, but they don't and I can't control other people. I guess I'm just going to do what is best for L. It is VERY uncomfortable for L. to hang around and talk to others for too long.Bran, trust me, I had a kid who was attracted to the same assortment of winners as your daughter. If it wasn't so sad, I would have laughed. She brought one boy home and proudly announced, &quot;This is my new boyfriend, The Gambler (not his real nickname). I almost ran. He was tall and skinny (probably did more drugs than I take in three years), had glassy colorless eyes, a completely shaved head with a band-aide on it, and no expression on his face. He didn't say &quot;hi&quot; or anything. This daughter was also very unsure of herself and shy and that drove her to drugs to help her feel more socially comfortable BUT GAWD! The people she attracted looked like serial killers!!! (((Hugs))) Give your daughter time to grow up. I'm so glad she has such a wonderful aunt. L. doesn't like being hugged. It's an autism thing. But I think I can call my daughter-in-law and ask if she wouldn't mind maybe playing cards with him. She used to until she had her baby. We'll see.Once again, it's so great that you all understand. I never take offense at a suggestion. I cherish them all because I can't talk about this to most people. They really don't get it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 225253, member: 1550"] OMG! Thanks for all the great suggestions. Meow, don't apologize. I agree with you. He doesn't need to stay the whole time. Guys who suggested puzzles and making cookies (I love it!) had wonderful ideas!!! I'm going to my hub's sisters on Christmas and they are WONDERFUL. They just let L. do his thing. My own family is less understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). I think I'll have him stay down for fifteen minutes at a time and have activities for him to do. I wish everyone understood that he isn't trying to be rude, but they don't and I can't control other people. I guess I'm just going to do what is best for L. It is VERY uncomfortable for L. to hang around and talk to others for too long. Bran, trust me, I had a kid who was attracted to the same assortment of winners as your daughter. If it wasn't so sad, I would have laughed. She brought one boy home and proudly announced, "This is my new boyfriend, The Gambler (not his real nickname). I almost ran. He was tall and skinny (probably did more drugs than I take in three years), had glassy colorless eyes, a completely shaved head with a band-aide on it, and no expression on his face. He didn't say "hi" or anything. This daughter was also very unsure of herself and shy and that drove her to drugs to help her feel more socially comfortable BUT GAWD! The people she attracted looked like serial killers!!! (((Hugs))) Give your daughter time to grow up. I'm so glad she has such a wonderful aunt. L. doesn't like being hugged. It's an autism thing. But I think I can call my daughter-in-law and ask if she wouldn't mind maybe playing cards with him. She used to until she had her baby. We'll see. Once again, it's so great that you all understand. I never take offense at a suggestion. I cherish them all because I can't talk about this to most people. They really don't get it. [/QUOTE]

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