New Kids?

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Ok so we got a new kid today in my school that's in my grade. And he has Asperger's Syndrome. Which is a type of autism. Do any of you guys have advice for my friends and me for like talking to him or how to act around him? Thanks in advance guys!:goodvibes
 
They have problem socializing and making eye contact, so just be as friendly and patient as you can.

I think it will mean a lot to him if you try and become friends.
 
Thanks Jenny! Yah my friends and I were going to go sit with him at lunch. It was me, and 5 friends (Sarah, Brooke, Katey, Marlee, and Maddie) but we asked the counseler if we should and he said not today because Robert was having an "overwhelming first day" but that we should tomorrow so we probably will!
 
Awww. Just do most of the talking. And don't be put off if he only talks a little bit.

Have fun. :)
 

Wikipedia says this about their Social Interactions

Social interaction
The lack of demonstrated empathy is possibly the most dysfunctional aspect of Asperger syndrome. Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction, which may include a failure to develop friendships or enjoy spontaneous interests or achievements with others, a lack of social or emotional reciprocity, and impaired nonverbal behaviors such as eye contact, facial expression, posture, and gesture.

Unlike those with autism, people with AS are not usually withdrawn around others; they approach others, even if awkwardly, for example by engaging in a one-sided, long-winded speech about a favorite topic while being oblivious to the listener's feelings or reactions, such as signs of boredom or haste to leave. This social awkwardness has been called "active but odd". This failure to react appropriately to social interaction may appear as disregard for other people's feelings, and may come across as insensitive. The cognitive ability of children with AS often lets them articulate social norms in a laboratory context, where they may be able to show a theoretical understanding of other people’s emotions; they typically have difficulty acting on this knowledge in fluid, real-life situations, however. People with AS may analyze and distill their observation of social interaction into rigid behavioral guidelines and apply these rules in awkward ways—such as forced eye contact—resulting in demeanor that appears rigid or socially naïve. Childhood desires for companionship can be numbed through a history of failed social encounters.

The hypothesis that individuals with AS are predisposed to violent or criminal behavior has been investigated and found to be unsupported by data. More evidence suggests children with AS are victims rather than victimizers.

Ome De Beard says

Just like everyone else says, just be nice to him, have fun, and try to become his friends, he'll probablly just like that. Also, take your time :thumbsup2
 
well, its different in every case, but make sure you dont get frustrated with him, and try not to be insulted by anything he does
 
just be very understanding. dont be mean to him, and dont joke around with him too much until you know what he can and cant take.
 
Wikipedia says this about their Social Interactions

Social interaction
The lack of demonstrated empathy is possibly the most dysfunctional aspect of Asperger syndrome. Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction, which may include a failure to develop friendships or enjoy spontaneous interests or achievements with others, a lack of social or emotional reciprocity, and impaired nonverbal behaviors such as eye contact, facial expression, posture, and gesture.

Unlike those with autism, people with AS are not usually withdrawn around others; they approach others, even if awkwardly, for example by engaging in a one-sided, long-winded speech about a favorite topic while being oblivious to the listener's feelings or reactions, such as signs of boredom or haste to leave. This social awkwardness has been called "active but odd". This failure to react appropriately to social interaction may appear as disregard for other people's feelings, and may come across as insensitive. The cognitive ability of children with AS often lets them articulate social norms in a laboratory context, where they may be able to show a theoretical understanding of other people’s emotions; they typically have difficulty acting on this knowledge in fluid, real-life situations, however. People with AS may analyze and distill their observation of social interaction into rigid behavioral guidelines and apply these rules in awkward ways—such as forced eye contact—resulting in demeanor that appears rigid or socially naïve. Childhood desires for companionship can be numbed through a history of failed social encounters.

The hypothesis that individuals with AS are predisposed to violent or criminal behavior has been investigated and found to be unsupported by data. More evidence suggests children with AS are victims rather than victimizers.

Ome De Beard says

Just like everyone else says, just be nice to him, have fun, and try to become his friends, he'll probablly just like that. Also, take your time :thumbsup2



Wow! You just exactly decribed this boy in my classroom!! Everyone knows he's "different" but no1 knows what he has. My sister and I looked it up in the internet and we diagnosed him AS. He's exactly like you mentioned. HE ALSO TALKS WITH A really deep voice. The "jokes" he makes aren't funny but I laugh at them and he actually like that! He hasn't been diagnosed yet( that I know of) but I hope he does and soon so they can treat him.
 
Alot of these kids have special interests, and if you ask him about what he likes he will go on and on about them! Anyways, just be super kind and patient, and also be willing to listen to him.

Good luck!
 


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