Just say,”I’m sorry...my son has autism...and we are working on getting him involved with other children.” The FU is a sign of ignorance. People in general really will understand with a kind explanation. I work with disabilities so I know a little of what you are dealing with.

I am sorry that you have to deal with this. My son is mildly autistic, so I understand some of what you are going through. It can be heartbreaking. Your son may not be able to do this, but we were able to teach our son how to fake it. He studied the other children like they were bugs. He is 18 now and usually knows what people will do, even if he doesn't know why they do it. He still gets overwhelmed, and I still watch like a hawk for those signals. Yes, people should try and understand more than they do. It doesn't take a lot of work to notice that they are obviously uncomfortable.

I have a 19 year old son on the spectrum. We always used to joke that we wished autism came with a cast so all the morons in public would shut up!! I wish I had some good advice but hang in there!! I know not everyones story turns out well but ours has. But we remember well the days you described perfectky!!

This is not to make laugh but msybe smile: imagine a 6’8 well over 300 pound man child crying like he witnessed his entire family gunned down because he spilled his coke. Only to completely enrage and beret the “fool” that tred to help out by handing him a pepsi!! Lol!!

Thank you for sharing. I have a 13 yr old on the spectrum. A few years ago I got in an altercation with a Children's Museum worker. She called my son rude bc he wasn't making eye contact with her. I said WTF! He has autism, he isnt going to make eye contact with you. She apologized and said he didnt look autistic. I lost it. People are ignorant.

Stay strong

So, Autustic Spectrum, with specifics.
I meet many in school, as a teacher.