Behavior charts consist of two primary components: (1) parental expectations (e.g., doing chores, behaving, handling self-care tasks, etc.) and (2) the reward for meeting such expectations. Behavior charts can be very effective in getting kids to do what moms and
Aspergers Children and Social Phobia
The diagnosis of social phobia in Aspergers kids emphasizes the following: A youngster with social phobia must show the capacity for age-appropriate social relationships with familiar people, and his/her anxiety must occur in peer contexts, not just with grown-ups. Due
Helping Aspergers Teens Transition to College
A major life challenge for young people with Aspergers is attending college after high school graduation. Below are some crucial guidelines to follow as you help your Aspergers teen transition to college: 1. If your youngster’s diagnosis has been identified
Sensory Integration Therapy and Occupational Therapy for HFA Children
“What does sensory integration therapy entail? And is it effective for children with high functioning autism?” Sensory integration therapy is often used alone or as part of a broader program of occupational therapy for kids on the autism spectrum. The
Is Asperger’s Simply a Variant of Normality?
Some people believe that Asperger’s is nothing more than a “different way of thinking” (i.e., a variation of “normal”). This notion is quite believable due to the fact that everyone has some Asperger’s characteristics. All the traits that typify Asperger’s