My ASD Child

What are some of the traits of Asperger's (AS)? A child with AS wants to fit in and make friends, he just does not know how to do it. AS usually affects a child's social skills, communication skills, and behavior. AS is a problem of child development. The child usually functions well in every day life, but he has problems interacting with others. AS causes a wide range of developmental problems in children. AS is a brain disorder. It is one of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). Other PDD's include Autism, Rett's syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and PDD-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). AS is sometimes called High-Functioning Autism. Unlike an autistic child, a child with AS has fewer problems with language, and usually has average to above average intelligence. What causes AS? The cause is unknown. It may have something to do with genetics, or how the brain works. Parents do not cause AS. Who can get AS? Anyone can g

"Is it common for a child with an autism spectrum disorder to have a split personality (so to speak)? My daughter is a really good kid at school, but then a complete monster at home. Is this normal?" Click here for the answer...

The following is an email (or you can simply send this URL in a text: https://www.myaspergerschild.com/2008/12/dear-family-and-friends-holiday-letter.html ) that you can send to relatives and hosts of family gatherings who might need a crash course in what to expect from your ASD (high functioning autistic) child. You can use it as is, or edit it to make it more applicable to your unique situation:   Dear _____, (e.g., Aunt Sally) I understand that we will be visiting each other for a family get-together! Sometimes these visits can be very hard for me, but here is some information that might help our visit to be more successful. As you probably know, I am challenged by a hidden disorder called Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD (some people refer to it as High-Functioning Autism). ASD is a neuro-developmental disorder which sometimes makes it hard for me to understand the environment around me. I have barriers in my brain that you can’t see, but which may make it difficult for me to