My ASD Child

"My son often gets his words mixed up, and doesn't pronounce certain words properly. Do you think he would benefit from speech therapy?" Communication depends on three factors: hearing, speaking, and understanding. Problems may occur if there's an abnormality in any of the areas.    Usually, however, articulation issues account for 80 percent of speech delays in ASD kids. If your son has difficulty forming words and exhibits lazy tongue, lisp, baby talk, thick speech, or mumbled speech, then he may benefit from speech therapy. Speech therapy can be an important part of a treatment plan for children with autism who are having difficulty with speech, who are minimally verbal, or in rare cases non-verbal. Speech therapy is more than just working out how to say the right words, though. It focuses on what the child wants or needs rather than simply on verbal communication. Components of speech therapy include: understanding body language understandin

Parenting in general can be overwhelming. Add Aspergers to the equation, and the job just got tougher! Taking care of a child with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism can take up the vast majority of the parent's time and energy. From learning everything you can about the condition and what it entails ...to various doctor and specialist appointments ...to seeing about special accommodations both at home and at school, the list of things that must be done can seem endless. 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 Skil

"Why the emphasis on 'social stories' for autistic children ...and do they actually work?" A social story that directly addresses the issue in question (e.g., getting along with friends) and is age appropriate can be a wonderful tool for teaching social skills and helping the child to comprehend the hidden social rules that most of us take for granted. For example, common sense manners like: Be patient when waiting in line or when waiting to get in elevators, subways, cabs, etc.    Engage people with genuinely good eye contact.  If you are meeting someone for the first time and just coming off a cold, mention it and don’t shake their hand.   If you get to the door first, hold it open. Wait for people to finish their sentences and listen to what they are saying instead of waiting for your turn to speak.  When someone compliments you, take it.   and so on... ==>  Teaching Social-Skills and Emotion-Management to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder