The serious post

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Date: 25 June 2009 08:18:08

While Cub Camp is still a recent memory, but not too recent, I hope that you will indulge me, and allow some introspection. As Ewan Aitken commented during the Cubs' Own service on Sunday morning - why do you come to camp - and the answer - to hang out with your mates. But where does that leave the Aspie, who prefers not to socialise, because he finds it extremely difficult?

It was difficult. In general, I managed for periods of time, then collapsed (inside) and had to find a way to take time out. It might have helped if I had disclosed my condition to the leaders, but there wasn't an obvious opportunity to do so. If there is to be future involvement, I may have to take that step ...