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Asperger's Children and Difficulties with Processing Information

Processing is a system that helps a youngster select, prepare, and begin to interpret incoming information. AS and HFA kids who have difficulty with processing may have a range of problems related to regulating the use of incoming information. There are five processing skills, which include (1) satisfaction control, (2) focal maintenance, (3) depth and detail of processing, (4) cognitive activation and (5) saliency determination.

Kids who have a processing disorder have difficulty mixing with peers, reaching developmental milestones, and developing social skills. Processing disorders range from mild to extremely pervasive.  

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1 comment:

JemR said...

Thank you for this, Mark. My son has HFA & his Dad has since been diagnosed with HFA too. I've got your book but also read your FB posts every day, and it's really helped me to understand and work better with both of them. This post will be great for them to open a dialogue about their experiences, and maybe forge better understanding when their hypo/hyper reactions to things clash! So thank you again!

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