[jndt]

My 9 year old ds is autistic too. Boys have also called him weird at school - but it hurt him more from who he thought was his friend. He now has no friends (been like that for about 2 years). I'm not sure how to progress with my own child on the friendship front so I'm of no help.

In regards to your son - I'm sure at 7 years old the boys were just asking him an innocent question, he seemed to take it in good cheer but with all the other things going on with your daughter you probably feel very sensitive to your childrens well being at the moment.

I hope next week is better for you and your daughter.