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'My oldest son (11) finds it difficult to play with his younger brother (6)'
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Annemiek Leclaire seeks expert advice regarding conflicts between her two sons, who are both on the spectrum, and their neighbor friend. Jacquelinke Schenk advises the mother to take control by respecting the older son's need for privacy and autonomy while helping the younger child accept boundaries. Fabiënne Naber emphasizes the importance of the older boy's friendship with the neighbor for identity development and suggests teaching both children to communicate their preferences clearly regarding shared playtime.
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