Living with Asperger's Syndrome

Tools for Parents

Individuals with Asperger’s syndrome represent a diverse population united by the idiosyncratic social, communicative and cognitive characteristics inherent to this diagnosis.  Numerous relative strengths can be effectively emphasized and nurtured so that these individuals are able to develop and/or strengthen the skills necessary for improved quality of life. 

Overall improvement in functioning, while a very realistic goal, is one that often requires the efforts of many knowledgeable caregivers, most importantly those who interact on a daily basis with the individual with Asperger’s syndrome (i.e., parents, teachers, other family members). Careful coordination with specialists can help with ongoing identification of needs, appropriate supportive measures and future goals.

Perhaps the most effective approach for helping persons with Asperger's syndrome is to establish an Environment that proactively addresses potential stressors and simultaneously teaches the individual skills that will facilitate independent functioning

Improve your Interaction with a child who has asperger's by modifying ways of communication, task instruction and motivational factors.

Those who are involved in planning for the education of a person with autistic disorder should consider the Environmental Factors at School. 

It is very important to work on Skill Building Activities that improve social, communication, coping and organizational skills across different environments and people, 

It is important to be aware of, and able to identify Common Stress Factors for people with autistic disorder ahead of time.  What may not be stressful to us may in fact be very stressful for these individuals. 

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