Thanks for that Greenfinch. I also have seen the same thing as in autistic children being shunned because they are regarded as "odd" whereas children in wheelchairs are accepted. I am not sure where the solution lies. Children can be thoughtless and egocentric, but when they grow up to be thoughtless egocentric adults it is saddening. We are going to talk to the group leader to try and explain the problem, but as with children, you cannot force people to be more friendly. Time will tell what the outcome is.
I have suggested looking for something else to join, but he is not sporty, religious or political. U3A is out because of the receptive language problems. There are stroke clubs but the joy of his old organisation is that he was not defined by his condition [just ignored] So I shall just have to bite the bullet if he stands by his resignation. But at least we will have drawn attention to the lack of inclusivity! Thanks again for your support.
BBC Radio 4Extra Scheduling Shake-Up.