My ASD Child

“I’ve been reading that students who lack social skills are often bullied, and that this can lead to PTSD in some cases. Is it possible that things could deteriorate to this level? I’m worried that my HFA son may be traumatized in this way when [if] he returns to school after Christmas break.” The short answer is yes. Research reveals a high incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among young people who have been bullied. One study of 963 teenagers (aged 14 and 15) found symptoms of the disorder in about 33% of the teens who said they were victims of bullying. The study measured the extent of “avoidance behavior” and “intrusive memories” (2 of 3 defined PTSD symptoms). Asperger’s (AS), also referred to as High-Functioning Autism (HFA), is first and foremost a social disorder. These young people are not only socially isolated much of the time, but also display an abnormal type of social interaction that can’t be explained by other factors (e.g., shyness, shor...

  Resources for parents of children and teens on the autism spectrum:   ==>  How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Parenting System that Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Launching Adult Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==>  Teaching Social-Skills and Emotion-Management to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Parents' Comprehensive Handbook ==>  Unraveling the Mystery Behind High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book ==>  Crucial  Research-Based  Parenting Strategies for Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism ==>  Videos for Parents of Children and Teens with ASD  

==> More anger-control strategies for kids on the spectrum can be found here... ==> How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in Children with Aspergers and HFA

==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism ==> More information on behavioral problems at school for children with HFA and Asperger's...

==> Here are a bunch of tips and tricks for helping your child to manage his or her emotions ... More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's : ==> How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's ==> Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism ==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook ==> Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book ==> Parenting System that Reduces Problematic Behavior in Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Aut...

==> More methods for dealing with problematic behavior in kids on the autism spectrum... ==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management

Support groups for parents: ==>  Parenting Aspergers Children ==>  Parenting Defiant Children and Teens ==>  Parenting High-Functioning Autistic Children ==>  Parenting Children With Level 1 Autism Support groups for partners/spouses in relationships affected by Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: ==>  Relationship With Asperger's Spouses/Partners  - Community ==>  Relationships With Partners On The Autism Spectrum  - Community ==>  Relationships With Asperger's Spouses/Partners  - Public Group  ==>  Women in Relationships with Asperger's Men  - Closed Group Support group for adults with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: ==>  Adults with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism ==>  Support for Women on the Autism Spectrum