My son will be turning 19 soon and he is at school. It is so gratifying to see a young boy work hard to achieve a goal and earn his badge, but it is even more rewarding to see that boy hold his head a little higher because he believes in himself and knows his Pack or Troop believes in him too. Scouting is a program that embraces differences in the youth and supports boys with special needs. I have seen many boys who could not handle team sports such as baseball, football and soccer excel in Scouting. They are able to learn to work as a team with the other boys in the Pack or Troop and to take on leadership roles. It provides them with an opportunity to set goals and achieve those goals. I also have several boys who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. I am a Cub Master and have 3 boys in my Pack, including my son, with Aspergers. One I would like to recommend is Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. We fight this fight everyday but have found some alternatives. As a mother of two boys, 10 and 12, with Aspergers I can totally relate to those who are searching for activities that are alternatives to video games.
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