Re: preferring one parent to another

[Guest guest]

That is common with any child. they hit a stage in development where they

want one parent to do everything for them. It will pass.

MISSY

SAHM to some special kids!!!

All kid's are gifted; some just open their packages

earlier than others.

-- Carr

preferring one parent to another

> Has anybody had their child do this? Our son prefers me to take him out

> of his carseat, put on his diaper, accompany him to start his bath, even

> though his dad does it. He will allow my husband to get him food and

> drink if I won't, but that's about it.

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> Was wondering if this was common to children on the spectrum.

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> Sheila

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[Guest guest]

That is common with any child. they hit a stage in development where they

want one parent to do everything for them. It will pass.

MISSY

SAHM to some special kids!!!

All kid's are gifted; some just open their packages

earlier than others.

-- Carr

preferring one parent to another

> Has anybody had their child do this? Our son prefers me to take him out

> of his carseat, put on his diaper, accompany him to start his bath, even

> though his dad does it. He will allow my husband to get him food and

> drink if I won't, but that's about it.

>

> Was wondering if this was common to children on the spectrum.

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> Sheila

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[Guest guest]

hopeNhealing@... wrote:

> Has anybody had their child do this? Our son prefers me to take him

> out

> of his carseat, put on his diaper, accompany him to start his bath,

> even

> though his dad does it. He will allow my husband to get him food and

> drink if I won't, but that's about it.

>

> Was wondering if this was common to children on the spectrum.

Understanding the world is hard for children with autism. Their senses

may not be working right, and their " executive function " in the brain

isn't efficient. So it's reassuring to have the same things happen the

same way every time. " Routines " can be very important to children with

autism.

I don't think this is at all the same as preferring one parent over

another.

Patty

http://www.autistics.cc

[Guest guest]

We have many therapists and family members in and out of our house and we all think it is interesting (and kind of funny) that if I am anywhere in the house I am the only one "good enough" to put on my sons socks for him. He can do it himself and sometimes does but if I am anywhere near he always runs for me to help. I tease the others that they must not be able to line up the toes just right.

This is the only thing our son has a preference for in terms of "helpers". Just an interesting tidbit in the world of autism.

Lou