My ASD Child

"When we discipline our child, she will often go into a meltdown (like we are hurting her somehow). How can we set limits without her viewing it as negative punishment (so to speak) or that we are trying to 'make her feel bad'?" Many children with Asperger’s (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) have been known to “meltdown” immediately after being reprimanded or disciplined by parents. Even the mildest form of correction (e.g., being told to stop banging a toy on the furniture) can be very upsetting to these “special needs” children. A youngster who cries easily, shows excessive responses to appropriate consequences and general discipline, or breaks downs over minor issues is considered “sensitive.” Sensitive kids on the autism spectrum pose some significant challenges when it comes to discipline. They tend to become emotionally overwhelmed easily, are likely to get upset if the parent raises an eyebrow at their behavior, and often worry about getting into tro

Here are our top 10 book picks for parents of kids on the autism spectrum based on customer reviews: 1. Marvel in Your Autistic Eyes: Character Lessons from My Son 2. Make a Wish for Me: A Family's Recovery from Autism 3. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew: Updated and Expanded Edition 4. Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World 5. Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism 6. Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism | Now an Award Winning Motion Picture   7. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism 8. Ido in Autismland: Climbing Out of Autism’s Silent Prison 9. Pointing Is Rude: One Father's Story of Autism, Adoption, and Acceptance 10. Healing without Hurting: Treating ADHD, Apraxia and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively without Harmful Medications More resources for parents of children and teens with High-Func

Crucial strategies for parents who recently learned their child has Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism: There are many things moms and dads can do to help their kids with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) overcome their challenges and get the most of life. From learning all you can about autism spectrum disorders to getting your youngster into treatment right away, you can make a big difference. It’s also important to make sure you get the support you need. When you’re looking after a youngster with Aspergers or HFA, taking care of yourself is not an act of selfishness—it’s a necessity. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best mother or father you can be to your youngster in need. If you've recently learned that your youngster has (or might have) the disorder, you're probably wondering and worrying about what comes next. No parent is ever prepared to hear that a youngster is anything other than happy and healthy, and a diagnosis of an autism