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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS [for Feb., 2015]

  Do you need some assistance in parenting your Aspergers or HFA child? Click here to use Mark Hutten, M.A. as your personal parent coach. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi Mark, You helped me with my son K in 2008. He ended up moving out with his father and we were estranged for 3 years. That was a very painful time, but one consolation I had was that I did everything I could to get him on the right track and help him live a good life. And that is due to your advice and support and because you gave me the tools to be calm and set boundaries and express my concerns for his wellbeing to him. Two and a half years ago, after much prayer and the help of his sister, we were reunited. I can't express what a joy that was! He has grown into a respectful and thoughtful young man (he is 22 years old), and we have a great relationship. And he knows that I had his welfare at heart all along. I still remember what you did for me, when I had no one to turn to. I would like

Fretfulness in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

The difference between normal worry and an Anxiety Disorder is the severity of the worrying. Although feeling fretful is a natural reaction to a stressful or dangerous situation, an Asperger's child may need help if her fretfulness is out of proportion, if it persists, or if it interferes with her life and healthy development. It's always painful to watch a child suffer from stress and worry, but it's especially difficult if you're not sure whether he is worrying “too much” and in need of assistance. Click here for some tips that can help...