My ASD Child

It’s common for kids with high-functioning autism and Asperger's to express themselves physically when they are aggravated and don’t have enough words to say what they want or need. Fortunately, there are some things parents can do to calm such a child. Here are our top 6 products (based on parents' reviews) to calm children on the autism spectrum: MORE TOOLS FOR PARENTS: ==> Social Stories in Video Format for Kids on the Autism Spectrum ==> Best Social Stories for Kids on the Autism Spectrum   ==> Visual Supports ==> Sensory Tools ==> Educational Ideas ==> Self-Soothing Ideas ==> Tools to Develop Fine and Gross Motor Skills ==> One Little Trick to Help Kids on the Spectrum Sleep Longer & Deeper at Night & During Naps  ==> Timing Devices to Help with Transitions ==> Home-Based Social Skills Training: CDs and DVDs ==> Calming Products for Kids on the Spectrum

"We just got a diagnosis of high-functioning autism for our 6-year-old son. My husband and I are having two very different reactions to this recent news. I'm rather relieved to know that our son doesn't have a more serious problem (relative to other disorders like bipolar, which is what we suspected originally), but my husband views our son's behavior as "rebellion" and "laziness." How can we support our son, but not let his "disorder" be an excuse for behavior problems or lack of effort?" There is a series of stages that parents go through when they learn that their child has High-Functioning Autism (HFA). Often there is an expected confusion when the child doesn’t seem to conform to “normal” childhood standards. When the diagnosis is made, a sense of grief can occur with the loss of the anticipated “normal child.” Some parents remain in that stage and can't see the positive aspects their child brings to the family and

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