The Misunderstood Aspergers Child

This video reveals the true reasons behind the behavior that some teachers may view as insubordination. Is your Aspergers or HFA student "misbehaving" - or is he simply experiencing some "autism-related" symptoms? Either way - you can help!

Note to parents: Please email your child's teacher(s) and send them the link to the video below. Copy and paste the following URL into your email:  http://www.myaspergerschild.com/2012/04/misunderstood-aspergers-child.html

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The Strengths of Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism possess a combination of strengths and difficulties. 

This video focuses on the strengths:



Most Aspergers children:

• can stick to routines…
• are able to forgive others…
• are accepting of others…
• are gentle…
• are honest…
• are not bullies, con artists, or social manipulators…
• are not inclined to steal…
• are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves…
• are smart, they study hard, and they respect authority…
• are talented…
• can make amazingly loyal friends...
• don’t discriminate against anyone based on race, gender, or age...
• don’t launch unprovoked attacks, verbal or otherwise…
• don't play head games, and don’t take advantage of other’s weaknesses…
• enjoy their own company, and can spend time alone…
• have a child-like innocence, an exceptional memory, and have no interest in harming others…
• notice fine details that others miss…
• prefer talking about significant things that will enhance their knowledge-base, rather than engaging in chit chat…
• will not go along with the crowd if they know that something is wrong…