7 year old still not danger savy

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My son has always required extra special attention in parking lots. He

never understood the dangers of a car hitting him. He would see a bird

or butterfly & chase it. So we have always held his hand in parking

lots with the force of the Jaws of Life! He's not the type of kid who

you can shout, " Nick here's a car, come back NOW! " He just wouldn't

come back.

So now at age 7 (8 years in August) I thought he was better in parking

lots but found he was almost killed in front of my eyes this morning.

I was holding his hand, he broke loose & I grabbed his shirt & pulled

him back into me with about 1-2 inches to spare from the bumper of a

moving car.

Will I be holding his hand as a teenager? When will this get better?

He's " mild " with his AS, but also has ADHD....which adds to his

impulsivity.

Any advice on this? Or just share your similar experiences. (Misery

loves company!)

Thanks,

Liz

Houston