Advice on Hobby for 2 Boys That Are on ASD

Hey T.,
My kiddos have sensory processing disorder, and I also teach two kids with aspergers, so I have a little bit of experience in this area. Cooking, especially making bread from scratch, and finger painting or clay are all great things because they involve the senses. I'm an art/drama teacher and I find that anything artistic is great because it allows them an activity where the outcome is not specific and expected as in the disciplines of math and science. My kids also love music. If your seven year old is into video games, why not try something more creative like a music mixing, movey making, or art design program? The kids in my class with aspergers are involved in ice skating and really love it. It helps them get the physical exercise they need and gives them confidence because of the performance and presentation aspects. One of these students is a boy also. Anyway, best of luck.

With them both being so young I would say the sky's the limit. Take them to hobby lobby and wonder around and see what catchs their eye. Talk about painting and drawing. Models perhaps for the older one. Try anything and everything and see what happens.

Good hunting! The hobby/craft world is vast and varied have a wonderful trip!

I do not have any advice on extra activity's to do but I am interested in working from home. can you share a little about that with me.I work 40 plus hours aweek and would love to be home to enjoy the same things you do , homework with kids, cooking etc.. I have a son who is ADD and we finally pushed him into some sports. he loves it now..

I would agree with painting. My husband and son paint small model figurines together for some type of board game. They enjoy doing it together. It requires a very steady hand and patience. Hope this helps.

My oldest son, age 8, is PDD. I have had to take the computor out of his room because he is nothing short of obsessed with it. He does lots of building with all types of blocks, link n logs, lego, etc. He is now stuck on war stuff which we have had to curtail as well. He is never interested in sports. However we have put him in upward bound activities. If you are not familiar with it, it is an organization through the church that organizes non-competitive basketball, soccer, football and others. He really needs exercise and work on his social skills. We are there with him at every practice and game. It can be frustrating at times, but he has learned to enjoy it.
He is also in something called destination imagination through his school. Through teamwork they must solve a problem. If you google that you can read about it. Good luck and prayers to you. B.