My ASD Child

Question What is the best way to have a child tested for asperger's? Answer The best approach to testing is to have your child examined by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist [ask for a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation]. For your own personal information, you can use the CAST test below. An Asperger test known as CAST is a valuable tool for evaluating children who might have the disorder. CAST stands for Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test. It's easy to administer and well organized. Exams like this have been developed to help families with high-functioning children receive the necessary screening. The Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test is also used for epidemiological research. The Aspergers CAST Test for children is a test that will enable parents to have a better sense of what the criteria for Asperger's looks like. For some of you, it will settle your nerves, for others, you will now have a better sense of what's going on with your child, enabling you to make...

Question : I have a 7 year old son who has yet to be diagnosed but, it is looking as if he has ASD. He is having major behavioural problems at school which include hitting other children, staff etc. He is an only child and although there are some behaviour issues at home, the main problem is when he is in a group situation like school. Has anyone else had this experience and if so what did you do?    ==> CLICK HERE for the answer...

"What do you do if your 9 year old is refusing to go to school ever again? Do take her kicking and screaming?"   CLICK HERE for the answer...

Question Do you have rating scale or checklist about interpersonal behavior for Aspergers children? Thank you so much for your attention. Answer We have included several “checklists” on a variety of parameters below: ASPERGERS: CLINICAL FEATURES One of the primary features of Aspergers is their passion for favorite topics or special interests. Some of these areas include: • astronomy • dinosaurs • extraterrestrials • geography • history • machines or machinery • maps • math • metereology • music • reading • science • social studies • space travel • trains • weather Socialization deficits— • Are inflexible and incapable of coping with change • By school age express desire to fit in socially • Described as being "in OUR world, but, ON THEIR OWN terms" • Different from "typical" Autism • Difficulties making social connections • Easily stressed and emotionally vulnerable • Frequently described a...

Question How can I balance things so that I spend enough time with my son with Aspergers and his siblings? Answer Every mother struggles to create balance in her life. Work, household chores, spouse, and kids all compete for a woman’s attention. A youngster with Aspergers (high-functioning autism) will demand attention. Other people and areas of life will fall to the wayside as the mother struggles to meet the needs of that youngster. It is possible to accomplish the goal of a balanced home life. It will take planning and dedication, skills you already exercise every day as a mother. Here are some areas that you can work on. Be an involved parent. Support all of your kids at school and at home. Get in the floor with them to play, watch movies, or just hang out. Talk about everything. Know what’s going on in their lives, show interest in their friends, and recognize their hobbies and special interests. Make every minute count for all of your kids. ...