Develop a very serious hobby.
Aspies that don’t fit in anywhere except with other Aspies are just seen as weird. An Aspie with a skill that neurotypicals recognize and value will be seen as Eccentric.
Everybody loves an eccentric. Bill Gates & Steven Jobs are eccentric. Does you school age Aspie have any interest in music. Band is a great way to bridge the social barrier between neurotypicals and Aspie.
When my son was in public school, he was respected because he was a great trumpet player. The kids over looked his ticks and social fumbles.
If your school age Aspie likes to run, train for track and field. Jocks will accept an odd person when they respect him as an athlete.
So, this summer if your school age Aspie is worried about next year, talk through a hobby that can become an extra curricular activity and train seriously at it over the summer.
Adam
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