Autistic Kid Harassing me?

Question

Okay, well, there's this autistic kid in my school. At first I felt sorry for him and everything since he was autistic, but now he's started harassing me.He likes to get his binder and pretend to hit me over my head when I'm not looking. He does that to everyone too. He even wrote me a note telling me to stick a pinecone in my shirt and signed it as one of the teachers. I'm so angry and annoyed. I've tried talking to him to get him to stop. He also runs in front of me when I'm walking some where and stands in front of the door so I can't get in. He has a crush on me, but he just doesn't understand that I will never like him. I even told him I don't like him. I've tried everything, even asking the teachers for help, and they've given him constant lectures, and it'll stop for a while, but then his habits come back but everytime bigger. I have lost hope. What should I do?? He's a freshman in high-school, and so am I.

He took the pity I had for him for him being autistic and everything, and he thinks I like him now. But I don't. I even told him so. I'm so confused on what to do. I've run out of options.

No, if I did that, backhand, he'd get even more of a crush on me. He's like that.

And, when I walk by the line of buses to get to my bus, he always yells something strange to me. Sometimes, "go back to treasure island." or, "I love you." Even, "I want to marry you." This is out of control!!!

Answer 1

I know that this may be aggravating to you and even the school staff but the kid is autistic and there is really nothing that he can do to change that. I would say just accept him as he is and just try to avoid him whenever you can. Good Luck

Answer 2

Don't worry, I actually lived experiences like that when I was in high school, and in primary school too, just reject him normally, don't be to evil on him, you can even become his friend, you know? In a sense that will improve things, don't freak out... Many people become mildly obsessed about others, just don't see him as an autistic boy, but like any boy that nobody understands. I actually had been in this situation more than three times, and I discovered that each one remembered in a good way, even years later. It's part of interacting with the world and learning, I think :)

Answer 3

I think with Autistic people, they don't like change and so if hes doing the same thing to you every day, then that is what is going to happen, every day. Think of the movie "Rain man" with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Raymond would freak out when the day didn't follow a schedule and that is what he had grown to know and that is how he functioned. Maybe to him, the kind of jokes and stunts hes pulling is considered funny and he doesn't understand or know any better. If this kid is going to a public or private school, then he probably is only mildly autistic and you might be able to tell him to stop it. Maybe one day he will do something that is completely off the wall and it will push you over the edge and you will tell him off. I don't like tattle-tales but if it really bothers you then you might want to tell a counselor.

Answer 4

Talk to your parents about making some type of formal complaint. Go to the school board. If they have given him lectures. and that has not help. you have to go above the teachers. Your high school years are so short. It is not right that you have to deal with this. Take legal action if you have to. This is very abusive and not right . You have the power to stop this , go to every person you can at school that has influence over this situation.

Answer 5

One of the traits of autistic children is their inabilty to percieve emotion. He does not understand that you are aggravated with him. Even though it must be very hard for you and I am not saying that you shouldn't try to get him to stop, please bear in mind that he is not trying to pester you. He just doesn't know to respect boundries. What I would suggest is having one of your parents call his and explain that while you are trying your best to be friendly and understanding, his constant pestering is impacting YOUR ability to do your best at school. Then they could ask his parents if they have any strategies that you could use to make him understand that you can not continue to tolerate this from their son. If it is said in a non threatening way, I think they would be glad to know that someone cares enough to ask for their help. Good luck and good for you for at least trying to be tolerant.

Answer 6

A lot of individuals with autism usually are attracted (sexually or not) to people who show absolutely no interest in them. It's very hard for you; I know and it's absolutely not right for you to take the abuse from him. You are a human with rights! Seriously, take more action because it isn't fair for you. Abuse is abuse no matter what. They really should be more proactive about this situation; it's not right to dismiss his behavior due to his condition. Do everything you can and don't let people tell you to forget about it or ignore it b/c he doesn't know any better because by doing so you are dismissing your own feelings.

Answer 7

i'm a freshman too and this happened to me last year basically ur exactat story but it wasn't to everyone else,just me.one day i went to my homeroom teacher and told her that i couldn't take it anymore and she'd better do somethin,she didn't.one morning he grabbed me and wouldn't let go the teachers just watched and said oh it's joseph just ignore it,i didn't 'cause i dont like taking orders from pple,i went and found him and cussed him out him mom found out and came to me so i used a huge *** attitude on her,she took her son outta the school and a week later i left too,it worked out well,try usin and attitude and a couple cuss words it might get u in trouble with teachers but it'll get rid of the guy.

Answer 8

hi there.i dont know if i can help much but iam a mother with a 7 year old son who is autistic,i can only tell you from expreience ,that kids with autism dont know how to show affection very well.how was he brought up maybe some of the actions he does seem to be excepted by others or he may have seen it on televison and now he isacting it out thinking its ok.
my son pro example emitates wrestling and becasue he dont talk he used speech from otehr movies to be able to comunicate.
and once my husband grabbed my best and said the word titi as a joke and since then he has tried to do it .we tried not do make a big fuss but as you can see things that kids with that mental desability sometimes they dont know how to solve problems.but please ehat ever you do dont tell you yoou dont like him because it hurts their feelings and most kids dont know how to deal with that.
have you spoken to his parents it might be an idea to ask them to have a talk to them they may be the only ones that can solve your problem.unles they are assholes.
and with letures they usually dont listen as their attention span is extremelly short.
if someone tells them off he may leave you alone for a while but then he will forget and do it again.maybe if talking to his parents dont work always have someone with you as back up but dont have them or yourself hit them as that will teach him that this is the way to solv problems.

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autistic_spectrum_disorder

Read up on his disorder. This may help you understand his actions a little better. However, his conduct is inappropriate and if it continues then climb the ladder of command. Go to a principal instead of a teacher. Just try not to be upset with him. He can not always control his actions.

Answer 10

Sometimes kindness can be mistaken for 'love'...you keep being the kind person you are...and tell his teachers about it..and also, I would tell him that I am going to report him if he doesn't stop it...remember, he is probably like a child...you do not have to let him or anyone else harrass you at school...please talk to a councelor and let them handle this for you...YOu wil be fine.