Why Children on the Autism Spectrum are Prone to Meltdowns
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Counseling and Coaching Services for Parents of Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
If you’re the parent of a child with Aspergers (AS) or High-Functioning Autism (HFA), you know it can be a struggle from time to time. Your child may be experiencing obsessive routines, problems coping in social situations, intense tantrums called "meltdowns," and over-sensitivity to sounds, tastes, smells and sights. Then there are the pressures you face (e.g., the awkwardness you feel in social situations, the desperate desire to try anything, and the pressure it puts on your relationships with your partner and other children). It can be very frustrating having a child with AS or HFA. The hardest part is you feel like you’ll never actually get to know your child and how he or she views the world. Click here for personal one-on-one parent coaching...
High-Functioning Autism and Struggles in Adolescence
“I have a very lonely and depressed 17 year old son with high functioning autism that spends all of his time (except for going to school) in his bedroom playing video games. I don’t totally understand why he is always so down in the dumps. I wish there was something I could do to help him find some friends and start enjoying life. Any suggestions?” Adolescence is probably the most miserable and complicated years for many young people with ASD level 1, or High-Functioning Autism (HFA). This is not true of everyone – some do extremely well. Their indifference to what peers think makes them indifferent to the intense peer pressure of adolescence. They can flourish within their specialty and become accomplished in their area of interest (e.g., music, history, etc.). Unfortunately, many HFA adolescents become more socially isolated during a period when they crave friendships and inclusion more than ever. In the rough-and-tough world of middle and high school, these adolescents of
Help for Behavior Problems and Low Self-Esteem in Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Have you heard your Aspergers or High-Functioning Autistic teenager say things like: I'm a mistake. I'm dumb. I'm useless. I hate myself. I wish I was dead. What is wrong with me? Why was I born? If so, then alarm bells should be going off. You know changes need to happen! Low self-esteem and behavioral problems go hand-in-hand!!! Click here for some important parenting tips...