My ASD Child

"Why does my Aspergers teen reject everything I say? Why is he so argumentative and defiant?" These are some of the many questions you, as a parent of a rebellious Aspergers (high-functioning autistic) teen, might be asking yourself right now. The teenage years can be a very rough time for both the teen and the parent – especially when you consider the challenges that are part of the Aspergers condition. Why do Aspergers teens rebel? It's normal for any teenager to show a little bit of rebellion now and again. However, teenage rebellion that is constant, interferes with normal daily functioning, and is destructive calls for much more attention. Aspergers teens rebel for a variety of reasons: Peer pressure - Some forms of rebellion can begin with pressure from peers to join in various destructive behaviors. Independence - These years are a constant struggle between dependence and independence. Rebellious adolescents want to have total independence and pr

Older Aspergers (high functioning autistic) kids (19-years-old and up) are moving back home – or have never left! Why is this?  Between a troubled economy, crushing student loan debt, and social skills deficits that are part of the Aspergers condition, grown Aspergers kids are moving home at ever-increasing rates – or they have never left! It's hardly surprising that a mixture of emotions (e.g., anger, anxiety, and possibly joy) flows when junior moves back home. If you're still trying to decide if this step is right for you, the "Are You Ready for a Refilled Nest?" quiz may help (located at the bottom of this article). But if you've already taken the plunge, it may be helpful to understand where the boomerang trend and its accompanying emotions are coming from, and the issues most likely to arise. House Rules— Moms and dads love their children. They want the best for them. When they see their children clearly making mistakes and bad choices, the

Kids with Aspergers (high functioning autism) have difficulty in communication, a wish for everything to stay the same, and sticking to their favorite routines. They can get very angry and upset if something unexpected happens or when they do not understand what they are told or what is expected from them . Their frustration levels are much higher and even the slightest thing can set them off. To outsiders their sometimes violent tantrums seem to be without a cause. As a grandparent of a boy with Aspergers, I know from experience there is always a reason for him to express his frustration in such a way. Typically, rages in Aspergers kids occur when the youngster has experienced a maximum sensory overload and can no longer interpret the environment stimuli occurring around them. The rages and outbursts may occur because of miscommunication between your youngster and another youngster, or when your youngster is simply not able to interpret the communication occurring in their e