Children with Aspergers and their families spend a great deal of time focused on the needs or limitations of the affected child. However, children with Aspergers also have abilities that many children do not. It is important that families talk about the strengths and abilities that "Aspies" do have.
For example:
For example:
- they are often very creative
- many have a sort of natural genius
- many have above average intelligence
- they can see the world very differently to the average person, which can mean different priorities or different sensory experience
- their overriding priority is often to solve a problem rather than satisfy the social or emotional needs of others
- they are renowned for being direct, speaking their mind and being honest and determined
- they can be a loyal friend
- they give considerable attention to detail
- they have a distinct sense of humor
- they have a strong desire to seek knowledge, truth and perfection with a different set of priorities than would be expected with other people
- they have a strong sense of social justice
- they may perceive errors that are not apparent to others
- they often actively seek and enjoy solitude
- they value being creative rather than co-operative
It is important to celebrate Aspergers children for what and who they are, recognizing their individual strengths and abilities. Doing this on a daily basis enhances both self-esteem and self-confidence (two things that many Aspies are short on).
11 comments:
My son (who is 14) is artistically and musically gifted. These talents help him with his self-esteem and help define who he is in a positive way.
My son who is 16 is also artistic.
Every evening I tell my son all the things he has done that day that make me proud. And I ask if he is proud of himself. I use very specific events so he will be more likely to continue those behaviors. I haven't had a night when i couldn't find something to praise him for.
Julian is very smart.. He has an iq of 99.
Attention to detail.
My son is 9 and is a human calculator! He is brilliant when it comes to math. He gets it even when no one has taught him. Amazing.
Would have to say his imagination... Amazing ♥
My daughter, who is 14 is a talented musician. She can play just about any band instrument you put in her hands and has only had formal teaching on one single instrument!
My 10yo son is the kindest kid I know. He also has a deep love for animals. All he wants out of life is peace and fairness (and ice cream...) He is extremely smart and I know he will contribute a lot to society during his lifetime. I think we'd all be a lot better off if more people thought like aspies:)
My 12yr old son has a deep love for animals as well, he is gifted in playing the drums..all he has to do is hear a song a few times and he can play it. Amazing .
My son (who is 10) is gifted e.g. in math and orienteering. He always knows his location. When he was about three or four years old, he knew the names of the streets.
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