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I am a mother of a thirteen year old amazingly gifted young man that has never done well in social situations. Though we have been to numerous doctors, psychiatrists etc.. NO ONE ever was able to tell me what was wrong. I just this past week have had the awakening to this disorder and though no formal diagnosis is made just yet. I know! Where do I go from here. Now that I know what it is and what may have caused this (and it wasn't my parenting), How do I help him make friends (or at least keep them?) If anyone has advice, please feel free to give me your opinion!

Its a great a relief to find out isn`t it?

hello! If you want it offical, I would suggest find a open minded doctor who is willing to diagonisis him. Social skills find people with similar interests.

If you feel he needs services, or will need accomodations in school, then I would recommend locating a child psychologist in your area familiar with ASD's.

Our son has just finished 5th grade, and this past year he went to the local university for classes in forensic science - something he loves - which his elementary school footed the bill for! While many of the folks in his class were several years older than him (h/s age) they were far more on his level and he made more of a friend connection with them then he ever has with a "peer".

Whatever he likes to do, whether it's bowling or spelunking, get him out there and doing it with other people of a variety of ages.

You allready made the first steps to gain knowledge. Why don't you try to post a topic in a forum. It helped me and i am sure it will help you. Welcome to the site.