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Just looked it up and here is one thing it said:

"ITP children work best alone. They may have problems with groups assignments, and may reject these kinds of projects by not participating much."

There you go!!! LOL!!!

We I's don't much like group work! It's a fact! I think the T is rather problematic for that, too, isn't it?

I guess I'd say respect it. If she's tried it and she's not into it, that's pretty fair.

Maybe you could find a group that divides work up, assigning each team member an individual job? Then it's more independent, but still involves working for a common goal?

Just thinking out loud here...

Oh yeah, found this:

"They have no interest in controlling or leading others, or telling them what to do
Quiet and serious"


and then:

"They're highly independent, and don't like being told what to do "

and don't forget:

"Often prefer to work alone rather than in groups"

I think I'll nominate myself for the big duh award this evening!

LOL!!!!! Doesn't it feel good to figure something out though??

I'm with Kriston, I think I'd just respect it too, especially for after school activities. She probably gets more than enough group work activities at school.

Thanks ladies! Sometimes you need your friend to tell you about something that is right in front of your face!

Just because I would enjoy it doesn't mean she will.
Although I probably would only enjoy it if Kriston and EandCmom were my groupmates!

Nah. I'm bossy! No one likes working in a group with me.

Aw Kriston, I bet it would be fun!!!!

Kriston, Don't say bossy, say convicted.

People who have to work in group with me would like to see me convicted of *something*, that's for sure!

I knew as soon as I typed that word you would run with that one!