My ASD Child

Question My boyfriend has Aspergers. We get along well most of the time; however, even though he is as smart as a college professor, he doesn’t get a lot of common sense things when it comes to romance and intimacy. Would you have any ideas on what I can do to help him in this area? Answer Social interaction is complicated for people with Aspergers (Aspies). Although they are thought to have high-functioning autism, they still have social problems (e.g., they don’t contribute as much socially; they have trouble understanding or interpreting nonverbal language; they tend not to share their emotions as frequently). Interaction and emotional reciprocity are important in relationships, so it’s no wonder that it would be a challenge for an Aspie to be in a relationship. There are some things you will have to consider to help the relationship work. Here are a few tips: 1. Don’t assume he is uninterested, incapable of feeling love, or selfish just because he isn’t tell

Children with Aspergers talk about their disorder...

Anxiety can't be measured or observed except through its behavioral manifestation, either verbal or nonverbal (e.g., crying, complaining of a stomachache or headache, crawling under the table, becoming argumentative, etc.). In this post, we will look at the following: 25 ways parents can help their child to manage anxiety psychological treatments behavioral therapies cognitive-behavioral therapy psychotherapy environmental treatments psychopharmacological treatments Click here for the full article...