McRiot 2.0 - Cancelled Until Further Notice

Just a quick follow up to my previous post.

After much discussion (and a complete lack of input from my reader(s)) - we decided to not attend the birthday party at McDonald's.  Not because we don't enjoy a good riot...and not because we don't enjoy the fries - but rather we wanted to spare our son the indignity of having to put up with one of the other invitees crap.

Yes.  Sounds strange doesn't it?  There is another little boy who was also planning to attend (who is also on the spectrum) who is nothing but mean and nasty to our son.  They used to be in the same class - and I'm quite sure there are times when Nicholas has egged him on....but this kid is really nothing more than a bully.

And I find that quite odd.  An autistic bully?  Who ever would have thought?  But its true.  I've experienced this child on many occasions - and I just don't find him to be pleasant at all....in fact....he's actually quite mean (and not at all shy about expressing his utter disdain for my son).  There's never anything physical about the bully's behaviour - but he really has no filter whatsoever about what he says.  He gets me pretty mad....and I always have to bite my tongue about speaking my mind.  He's on the spectrum too - so I try and understand the why....but I don't like it.

So.  In light of the fact that Nicholas had a really good session the previous day at this social skills session....we elected to not put him in a situation where another kid would try and undermine the progress he's been making with socialization and all that entails.  And this child would definitely go out of his way to share his nastiness....I've seen him do it many, many times.  The odd thing is - my son actually kinds of likes the kid (who I'm not mentioning by name for obvious reasons)....guess Nicholas doesn't quite understand all the facets of human behaviour just yet.

So....things brings to mind a question that I'd like to throw out there....and I'm sure it can only really be answered by those in the know.....have you ever experienced an individual on the spectrum who demonstrated behaviours that are best classified as bullying?  I'm curious.  Please use the comment section below to share your thoughts.  Thanks in advance!

An interesting aside....it sure is easy to find interesting images on google when you use the search terms ":McDonald's" + "Riot".  Strange world we live in....people sure do have a hate on for McDonald's at times. Silly people....the fries rock!  :)