Has anyone from our group responded to you, Toniya?  If no one has, I will ask for suggestions.  Making friends is one of the hardest things for children with autism.  The Autism Program out of Springfield has social skills workshops, and I hope we can get some going in this ares.  Sheila

At 11:28 PM 8/4/2006, you wrote:

Hi, my name is Toniya and I have a 8yr old son who has Autism and who
has seizures. My son was diagnosed when he was 3 and we have been
threw many of challenges One cfhallenge he is facing now is making
friends. He really tries hard and would like to have a friend but
some of the other kids think his strange. He plays well by himself
but I really would like him to socialize with other children. I have
him enrolled in a daycare program but he always end up playing by
himself. If anyone have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Thanks.