Aspergers Syndrome After listening to Tony Atwood an expert on Aspergers Syndrome speak at a conference, I began to understand that Asperger's is very much a part of the Autism Spectrum and not a stand alone diagnosis. Having lived with an Asperger's son, I understand the behavioral aspects as well as the biomedical issues associated with it. It has been a difficult and painful road for myself and my son, adjusting to his diagnosis and then implementing interventions that would actually help him. I like the idea of looking at the bright side of things, or I can say, looking for the silver linings in life, because I do believe that everything in this lifetime is given to us as a chance to grow and change. If we dwell on the negative aspects of any situation, we will feel worse. I am not suggesting that parents deny the situation, but I am suggesting that you hold an image of a positive future, and do everything you can to actualize it. We need to be the advocates for our children who cannot speak or act in their own best interests. I am aligned with Jenny McCarthy who said that you have to be a "Mother Warrior" when you are trying to help a child on the autism spectrum.
The following is an article on Five Survival Strategies To Help Children With Asperger’s Syndrome Overcome Inertia. The Asperger’s (AS) child may have a powerful predisposition to inertia especially when he is stressed or tired. This profound lack of energy or ability to initiate action is seen in the child’s school, home, and social life. Go To Survival Strategies for Aspergers
What distinguishes Asperger's Disorder from Autism Disorder is the severity of the symptoms and the absence of language delays. Children with Asperger's Disorder may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and cognitive skills. To the untrained observer, a child with Aspergers Disorder may just seem like a normal child behaving differently. Go To Article on What is Asperger's Disorder?
How can we help children with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) or related diagnoses develop the skills they need to communicate effectively and express themselves creatively? Go To Article on Social Thinking
The stress hormone Cortisol helps the brain respond to change. Children with Asperger’s may dislike change to their routine because of their different levels of the stress hormone cortisol, a study suggests. Go To Asperger's and Stress Hormone Link
A groundbreaking study suggests people with autism-spectrum disorders such as Asperger's do not lack empathy – rather, they feel others' emotions too intensely to cope. People with Aspergers syndrome, a high functioning form of autism, are often stereotyped as distant loners or robotic geeks. But what if what looks like coldness to the outside world is a response to being overwhelmed by emotion – an excess of empathy, not a lack of it?
Go To Article On Aspergers and Empathy Have A Great Autism Support Book You Have Read ?Please share your favorite Autism Support Book, and what new information you learned from it? Thank you!
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