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Originally Posted by poster  Unfortunately I don't think I could handle him. I do watch on occation another child with a different disability for a friend and her other children come over often to play or sleep over. |
Actually I think you handled the situation very well. Some people aren't comfortable with children with autism because they don't know how to relate to these children. Getting to know the families and becoming comfortable around them and how they deal with their children makes it easier. If you still don't feel comfortable watching a child with autism, offering some other form of help or friendship may be appreciated. Maybe offer to watch the 7 year old, or pick up something at the grocery store, or even asking how the are doing. It is really quite simple, and may mean SO MUCH to the family. I know this isn't the autism support thread, but it really could make a difference in someone's life.
