How do you deal with a parent who has Aspergers?
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How do you deal with a parent who has Aspergers?
8 Tips for Parents of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome
- Do not coddle or shelter your child from any situation that might set him/her off.
- Be clear in your explanations of expected and/or desired behaviors when the situations arise.
- Embrace your child’s passion, creativity, humor and energy when he/she exhibits it.
How do I stop my Aspergers meltdown?
What to do
- Give them some time – it can take a while to recover from information or sensory overload.
- Calmly ask them (or their parent or friend) if they’re OK, but bear in mind they’ll need more time to respond than you might expect.
- Make space – try to create a quiet, safe space as best you can.
How do you discipline a child with Aspergers?
The following discipline strategies can guide all children towards appropriate behaviour and away from inappropriate behaviour:
- praise and rewards for appropriate behaviour.
- clear rules about behaviour.
- positive consequences for appropriate behaviour.
- negative consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
Do Aspergers have emotions?
People with Asperger profiles absolutely do have feelings, although they may have difficulty identifying and discussing them. In fact, many feelings – such as fear, anger and joy – seem to be experienced more intensely by those with Asperger profiles than by average people.
What is it like being married to someone with Asperger’s?
NT spouses can often experience their own mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, affective deprivation disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as a result of being in a relationship with an undiagnosed and untreated partner with AS for an extended period of time.
Is Aspergers considered a disability?
Because Asperger’s syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is among the conditions that qualify for disability benefits. Asperger’s syndrome is classified in the Social Security Administration’s blue book under autistic disorders and other pervasive developmental disorders.
Can a child grow out of Aspergers?
Both people with ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome may have such mild symptoms as adults that they no longer meet the clinical diagnosis of the disorder, he said. Nevertheless, the results are contrary to the conventional wisdom that a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome is one that a person cannot “grow out of”.
Are Legos good for autistic child?
One of the acknowledged benefits of LEGO play for autistic children is the consistency in how LEGO bricks all fit into the same LEGO System in Play. This predictability can help children who may experience increased anxiety in social situations, e.g., if a child is expected to play with someone new.
What do autistic people enjoy doing?
Intense interests Many autistic people have intense and highly-focused interests, often from a fairly young age. These can change over time or be lifelong. It can be art, music, gardening, animals, postcodes or numbers. For many younger children it’s Thomas the Tank Engine, dinosaurs or particular cartoon characters.
