My ASD Child

Depression is one comorbid condition of Aspergers and it is one disorder which is seen in almost every person suffering from Aspergers. This very disorder makes its appearance when the youngster with Aspergers is as young as three years of age and the parents will find that the youngster is prone to crying several times a day. This number can be more than twenty or thirty times in a single day and that too for the most trivial reasons. The youngster is unable to explain as to why he or she is crying as one with Aspergers has a difficulty in expressing their own feelings. Soon enough it is likely that the youngster will begin to talk about death wishes and all of this will worsen as the youngster is admitted to school and when he or she faces the situation where he or she has to interact socially with the teachers as well as the other students of the same age. This depression can get really aggressive when the youngster might start talking about killing himself or herself or the pers

Question For a mom or dad who suspects their youngster may have Aspergers, what are the common symptoms to look out for? Answer Aspergers is a developmental disorder that affects a youngster's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Kids with Aspergers typically exhibit social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics. Signs and symptoms of Aspergers include: • Appearing not to understand, empathize with, or be sensitive to others' feelings • Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures • Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor • Having an odd posture or a rigid gait • Moving clumsily, with poor coordination • Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather or snakes • Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unus

Whether you are a parent, grandparent or any other person who cares about an Aspergers child's future, it is important that you be knowledge about how to prevent drug abuse. It's hard for us to imagine that an Aspergers child we love could end up using drugs. But chances are, many Aspergers children will be faced with, "Should I, or shouldn't I?" As parents we must teach our kids to know that the answer is, "I shouldn't, and I won't." If you suspect your Aspergers teen has been using drugs or drinking alcohol, it's important to act quickly: the longer your teen abuses substances, the more likely they are to become addicted. If you do find the problem is beyond your expertise, there are teen drug treatment programs that specialize in the special needs of this population. Be especially scrutinizing as you determine the drug rehab program that meets your Aspergers child's specific needs. Chemical dependency in Aspergers teens is a tr