My ASD Child

Resources for parents of children and teens with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's : ==> How To Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums In Children With High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's ==> Parenting System that Significantly Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism ==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management to Children and Teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Comprehensive Handbook ==> Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book

“They talk about high functioning autism as being a ‘disorder’, which I don’t like that term. In any event, what is the difference between a ‘disorder’ and the normal range of abilities and personality?” All behaviors fall along a continuum or spectrum. At one end of the spectrum is “normal” behavior, abilities, individual characteristics that are considered appropriate (or typical) on the basis of an individual’s culture, age, gender, etc. At the other end of the spectrum are groups of behaviors that, when exhibited regularly by an individual, create problems for that person in terms of his or her functioning socially, emotionally, or occupationally. Most people have certain idiosyncrasies (e.g., unusual hobbies, anxiety, awkwardness in social situations, clumsiness, obsessions, etc.). This is considered well within the range of normal behavior. However, when these behaviors overlap, form a pattern across time, and negatively impact a person’s ability to function, then

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