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Coping with Birthday Parties for Aspergers Kids

As parents, we naturally want our children to enjoy it all  and have as much fun as we did. So we talk, anticipate, and prepare with mounting excitement as the child's birthday draws nearer. However, for those parents who are raising a child with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, it often adds up to an almighty headache! Why? Because these "special needs" children can have a real hard time coping with all of excitement and anticipation.

Understanding Theory of Mind Deficits in Autistic Children: Misbehavior or Misunderstanding?

The concept of "theory of mind" refers to the ability to understand that others have their own beliefs, desires, and intentions, w...