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50 Positive Characteristics of ASD [level 1]

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Most kids and teens with ASD (high functioning autism) have a bunch of positive traits that more than make-up for any negative ones. As one Aspie asserted, “Thank God I have Aspergers!”  Let’s look at just a few of the positive traits  associated with the condition... Most young people on the spectrum: are able to easily forgive others are conscientious, reliable, and honest are enthusiastic and have a propensity for obsessive research, thus developing a broad and deep base of knowledge in subjects of interest are free of prejudice are intelligent and talented are less inclined to be fickle or bitchy than their neurotypical counterparts are more likely than those of the general population to pursue a university education are not inclined to lie to others are not inclined to steal from others are not likely to be bullies, con artists, or social manipulators are not motivated by an intense social drive to spend time with whoever happens to be available are persisten

Amusement Park Precautions for Aspergers and SID Children

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Dear Mark, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your newsletter! It really encourages me and gives much-needed guidance. Our daughter is six years old and has sensory integration dysfunction. While she has never been diagnosed with Asperger's, she has many of the symptoms, so I find your articles extremely helpful. We have had to pull her out of the public schools and are homeschooling her for 1st grade. She is doing much better. Her OT says that she is like a different child this year. Anyway, here is my question. My husband and I have been planning a trip to Disney World for our daughter for her 7th birthday. She has been begging to go for the last few years, but we have put it off not knowing if she could handle it. She is doing better with loud noises, crowds, etc....but I'm not sure she can handle the sensory overload of DW. She has an incredible imagination and loves fairies, princesses, etc.....I know she wants to do it, but I'm not sure she is read

Aspergers Children Who Abuse Their Siblings

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Question How can I help my youngest child age 4 cope with my 12 year old Asperger child’s sneaky aggressive behavior toward him? My four year old loves his older brother but is constantly being manipulated and abused. He does this very sneaky and tries not to get caught. A typical example: My Asperger child will appear to cuddle with my child on the couch while he's secretly smashing the air out of him until the 4 year old screams. It's hard to watch my loving four year getting hurt every time I turn my back. Answer Research reveals that 53 out of every 100 kids abuse a sibling (higher than the percentage of grown-ups who abuse their kids or their spouse). What some children do to their sibling inside the family would be called assault outside the family.   Here are some important facts related to sibling aggression. Researcher suggests that: A younger sibling who is very aggressive increases an older sibling's level of aggression. An older sibling wh