My ASD Child

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.

Kids with high functioning autism have been known to have a tantrum or two. Think about why a youngster may have a tantrum. That's right, they work! Tantrums can get kids what they want, or they would not have them. What do kids want? Candy, attention, favorite toys, not to go to bed, to continue self-stimulating, not to take medicine, more cookies, no more broccoli, and on and on.    CLICK HERE for the full article...