social difficulties
How can I help my son with his social difficulties.
Posted by:
carmelnel
Reply from:
Edu-Katherine Date: Nov 29, 2007 at 9:12 am
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Nov 29, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Hi Katherine, my son goes to a special Ed school, I use to home school him but he really missed being around other students,so i put him back in school. I enjoy it , because he was able to concentrate and I knew what level of education he was at. My son who nickname is Mimo, is a child who like to have fun, makes jokes and like being around people. When he gets around others,he tend to irritate them,and he tend to be disruptive,and not listen. He's also impulsive, and tend to say and do things that get others upset, but deep down he really don't mean it. There's more but I'll be here all day.., Do you have any suggestions?
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Nov 29, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Hi Katherine, my son who nickname is mimo is going to a special education school, I use to home school him, but he missed the others kids.I really enjoyed it because he was able to concentrate and I also knew where he was at in his education. Mimo has difficult keeping friends do to his ADHD and impulsivity, he love people and like telling jokes and have fun, but he can't keep any friends. Do you have any suggestions?
Reply from:
Nathan Date: Nov 29, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Nellie - You might consider setting up some very structured activities for Mimo to engage in. How about a sport? A community group? Then you should probably "practice" different ways to talk to other kids. I remember my brother did this kind of thing when we were young and he seemed to turn out alright!
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Nov 29, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Hi Nathan, thank you for responding, Mimo was in the P.A.L. football league for our town,and they won the championship just a week ago, and won the opportunity to go to florida for the nationial,but quess what ? the coach told me that he doesn't want to take him because there's time where mimo is not listening and he's disruptive and the others kids doesn't want to be around him. when the coach told me that I was so deeply hurt,that I spend the hold night crying. I know my kid,and he really doesn't mean no harm,he really love people,but he just can't pick up social cues. Just last night I read to him something I had on, taking 100% responsibility. He enjoy it! Thank for your input,How would I go about practicing the different way to talk to kids?
Reply from:
Edu-Katherine Date: Dec 3, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Hi Nellie! Great to hear from you. I think what he may mean is that you may want to talk to your son and kind of practice different scenarios where you role play. You pretend you're one person and you act out a scene with your son. For example, you might pretend you're another child and you tell your son "How would you introduce yourself to me?" This way you can help him become used to different situations and learn how to respond.
It sounds like you're a wonderful wonderful mother and you are very involved with him. My heart really goes out to you, especially when you say how upset it makes you when you see others don't want to be around him.
Are there any special groups or sessions that you could take him to or get advice from in your area?
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Dec 6, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Hi Edu-katherine, It was really nice to hear from you again.Thank you for clarifing,what nathan was trying to tell .yes! this is a good Ideal me. I will try it to see how it goes. thanks nathan and katherine! mimo goes to a to a anger management class,it help him some.
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Dec 6, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Reply from:
Community Team
Date: Dec 7, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Hi Nellie!
No problem. I can always be reached via the message center here on the forums (click on my name) or you can email me any time you like at kleighton@education.com !
How are you and mimo doing?
Edu-Katherine
Community Team
Reply from:
nellie delgado
Date: Dec 10, 2007 at 11:59 am
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