How To Parent An Aspergers Child: From Childhood To Adulthood
What works for your Aspergers (high functioning autistic) child at the age of 3 may not work for him/her at the age of 13. Here are some important tips for parenting children on the spectrum across the lifespan : Childhood— After your youngster is diagnosed with Aspergers, you may feel unprepared or unable to provide him/her with the necessary care and education. Know that there are many treatment options, social services and programs, and other resources that can help. Some tips that can help you and your Aspergers youngster are: • Contact your local health department or autism advocacy groups to learn about the special programs available in your state and local community. • Keep a record of conversations, meetings with health care providers and educators, and other sources of information. This will help you remember the different treatment options and decide which would help your youngster most. • Keep a record of the doctors' reports and your youngster