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Promoting Independence in Adolescence: Help for Aspergers Teens

The teen years can be difficult whether or not your child has Asperger's. In situations where he does, however, there are special challenges that differ depending on the youngster. Some moms and dads find themselves dealing with a teen who is a loner, who has few friends, and focuses on one or more hobbies. This type of youngster is independent in some ways, but lacks the maturity to truly be independent in life. Click here for the full article... Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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...

The Challenges of Puberty in Aspergers Children

Adolescence can become a very difficult time for a teen with Aspergers as peers may no longer be willing to tolerate someone who seems different. Moodiness, depression and anxiety can also develop in due to hormonal imbalances, resulting in increased separation of the "special needs" teen from his peers. Click here for the full article... Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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 ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Com...

Sibling Issues: Tips for Parents Dealing with Aspergers

Aspergers (High-Functioning Autism) is a disorder where both parents and siblings must learn to adapt and understand the challenges at the level they are able. While parents are learning to cope themselves, it is often difficult to see that there are other kids involved -- kids who may be suffering themselves from the confusion of understanding the nature of the disorder and how it affects the family. Click here for the full article...  Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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-Fun...

Aspergers and Dietary/Therapeutic Considerations

Aspergers and high functioning autism are neurobiological disorders that has no known cause or cure. For this reason, a number of alternative therapies have been tried to improve the symptoms of Aspergers and other spectrum disorders. Click here for the full article... Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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 ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook ==> Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-...

Aspergers Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns

Parents with children who have Aspergers Syndrome will often tell you about times their child has had a “meltdown” or type of temper tantrum that can disrupt the lives of the whole family. These behaviors can be as rare as once a month or can happen several times per day, leaving moms and dads sometimes frustrated and exhausted. There are, however, things you can do to minimize the strength and length of these outbursts. Click here for the full article... Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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 Asperge...

Teaching Aspergers and HFA Students Using Visual Imagery

"What would be the most important teaching strategy to use with my students who are on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum?" Click here for the answer... Highly Acclaimed Parenting Programs Offered by Online Parent Support, LLC : ==> 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 ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook ==> Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book

Working With Your ASD Child's School: Developing Inclusive Practice

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"What is the best educational setting for an high functioning autistic child?" The historical tendency has been for students with learning difficulties like Autism to be segregated from the general classroom and taught in settings like special education or even home schooling.  But, because children with ASD [High-Functioning Autism] have average to above average intelligence, many parents and teachers believe that, with certain adjustments, these children should be included as part of the regular educational process, especially when they reach middle school and beyond. Such inclusive practices take the commitment of the school system, the teachers, the student and the family to make such a situation work effectively. Teachers need to be taught the value of structured learning with a minimum of abrupt changes, and they may need to understand the best ways the ASD student learns. For example, if the child is a visual learner (which he or she most likely is), he/she ...