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How To Improve Your Aspergers Child's Self-Image

 "Any tips on how to help my newly diagnosed daughter (high functioning autistic) to improve her self esteem. She thinks she's 'stupid' ...she thinks she's 'ugly' ...she thinks nobody likes her... I don't know where she's coming up with these negative evaluations of herself, but it breaks my heart. We are all a bit anxious since we got the news about this disorder. But how can I help my daughter have a better perspective of her true self and her strengths?"

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More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's:

==> How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's

==> Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance

==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

4 comments:

Robert said...

Thank you. Today's newsletter meant a lot to me. As the parent of a recently diagnosed 10 year old, I was so busy thinking about him that I forgot to analyze and moderate my own perspective about myself.

Steve-Prospering With Aspergers said...

Thanks for a very comprehensive article. You listed so many positive ways that we can connect deeply with our children, yet also help them develop competence skills, which is so important in developing self-esteem.

leslieanne said...

This is a very helpful article. Thank you.

Looking for Blue Sky said...

I love my (10 year old) son, but not unconditionally. I cannot accept the way that he reacts with violence when things do not go his way :(

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