My ASD Child

Many kids with ASD or High-Functioning Autism have an inability (or a lack of desire) to interact with their friends and classmates. Moms and dads are often concerned with their youngster’s interactions with others and the quality of those interactions. It is very important to observe how your child interacts with same-age peers. Below are a few of the reasons a youngster with ASD has difficulty finding and keeping friends.  The child: 1.  Compromises interactions by rigidity, inability to shift attention or “go with the flow,” being rule bound, and needs to control the play/activity 2.  Displays a lack of desire to interact 3.  Displays a limited awareness of current topics, activities, songs, etc. 4.  Displays a limited awareness of the emotions of others and/or how to respond to them, for example, does not: ask for help from others know how to respond when help is given know how to respond to compliments realize the importance of apologizing realize something