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OBSESSIONS IN HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISTIC CHILDREN

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One of the hallmarks of High-Functioning Autism (HFA) is the child's tendency to be obsessed with particular topics. In this video, we will look at: primary obsessions, secondary interests, and how to use your child’s obsession to your advantage.

Highly Effective Research-Based Parenting Strategies for Children with Asperger's and HFA

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Click here to become an expert in helping your Asperger's or High-Functioning Autistic child cope with his or her “out-of-control” emotions, inability to make and keep friends, stress, anger, thinking errors, resistance to change, shutdowns, meltdowns, and much more...

Help for Behavioral Problems in Children on the Autism Spectrum

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"Our Granddaughter is a high functioning autistic child and is totally unruly and seems to want to control everything and everyone. I don't want to give into her but need some suggestions because it is bothering us. The whole family revolves around her and her wants. It even influences her sister (both are 9) - and the sister imitates this terrible behavior. What to do???" Here are some ideas for both High-Functioning Autistic children... You need to understand what your granddaughter  is thinking, how she interprets what is going on, and how her deficits cause problems before you can begin any intervention strategy. Do not rush into action until you have collected enough information and analyzed what is going on. If you do not know the reasons behind the behavior, you may very likely do the wrong thing. If you know what is going on, you can help things go better. Realizing that your granddaughter will not be a good observer of her behavior is your first