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Social Skills for your Child with Aspergers

I get emailed virtually every week without fail by parents wanting to know how to improve the social skills of their child with Aspergers. This is a huge issue for children and their parents; because it's such an essential skill for everyday life (whether at home, school or in the community).

 

So I've designed the Social Skills Department to give easy-to-follow and practical examples of how to help you child in this area. Whether your child struggles in the way he/she talks to people, needs help in making friendships, cannot pick up social cues or needs help in understanding instructions it's all covered in this section.

My child with Aspergers had a lack of common sense and I worry for his future.
My child with Aspergers had a lack of common sense and I worry for his future. Your concern for your son is very understandable. He has trouble understanding social cues just as many children with Aspergers do. It is very important that he get a variety of support from you and others to help him to handle his issues with processing information. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - What's the most important tool I can give my son with Aspergers to help with his social skills?
Aspergers Social Skills - What's the most important tool I can give my son with Aspergers to help with his social skills? When it comes to Asperger's social skills, the most important tool you can give your son really depends on whom you ask. Everyone has his or her own opinion on what skills are most important in the realm of socialization. Then, there are differing opinions on what tools will best grow and expand those skills. Some people will insist that great listening skills are the most important tool. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - How to help my son with Aspergers with socialization without paying a therapist?
Aspergers Social Skills - How to help my son with Aspergers with socialization without paying a therapist? For children with Aspergers, socialization is often the most obvious challenge they face on a daily basis. The difficulties with social communication, both verbal and nonverbal. Keep your son from developing the connections with others he wants and needs. Specific social skills that contribute to this problem include: ? Poor eye contact ? Lack of social awareness-unable to figure out where he fits among his peers ? Inability to read body language, expressions, cues, and gestures . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - Where can we go for help with social skills training for our teenager with Aspergers?
Aspergers Social Skills - Where can we go for help with social skills training for our teenager with Aspergers? Most people do not realize it, but everyone needs social skills training. Asperger's Syndrome robs individuals of the natural ability to relate, however, the desire is intact. As babies and young children, humans have the natural desire to relate and interact with others. Over time, we learn how through social skills training . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - How can we as parents come to terms with the fact that our children with Aspergers don't have or want friends or relationships as they become adults.
Aspergers Social Skills - How can we as parents come to terms with the fact that our children with Aspergers don't have or want friends or relationships as they become adults. It is sometimes difficult to understand the lack of social interaction and the seemingly desired isolation that happens with children and adults with Aspergers. Friends and relationships are very important for emotional growth and overall well-being. Humans are social creatures by nature. Consequently, we grieve for what we believe our children are missing in their lives... . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - My son with Aspergers has a few friends at school, but the kids come from everywhere. My son has never had friends at home, so he just hangs out. Another problem is that he only talks about binoculars. Also, he refuses to read. Any advice please?
Aspergers Social Skills - My son with Aspergers has a few friends at school, but the kids come from everywhere.  My son has never had friends at home, so he just hangs out.  Another problem is that he only talks about binoculars.  Also, he refuses to read.  Any advice please? Social isolation is a common issue among kids with Asperger's Syndrome. Communication struggles compound the problems these kids have when it comes to making and keeping friends. Specialized interests and the need for precise routine and order make peer relationships difficult. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - My child with Aspergers does not play well with other children. Is there anything I can do to help him?
Aspergers Social Skills - My child with Aspergers does not play well with other children.  Is there anything I can do to help him? Playing is learning. Babies play with their fingers early in life, then move on to their toes and before long, they are playing with toys. Each step shows growth, progress. Eventually, the baby will add people to the equation, attempting to share his fun. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - Even if my child with Aspergers is able to make friends how can I teach him what to do to keep them?
Aspergers Social Skills - Even if my child with Aspergers is able to make friends how can I teach him what to do to keep them? Relationships mean give and take. For most people, making friends and keeping them go hand in hand. For people with Asperger's Syndrome, friendships on all levels can be difficult. Making friends is the easier concept. Human nature is all about making friends. Keeping friends is a whole different ball game . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - How do I help my son with Aspergers in his social skills? He needs to interact with other kids and deal with people in the near future once he start's working.
Aspergers Social Skills - How do I help my son with Aspergers in his social skills? He needs to interact with other kids and deal with people in the near future once he start's working. Even though there are several areas of weakness caused by Asperger's, social skills problems are probably the most important. Good social skills mean more than friendships and peer relationships. Social skills are necessary for interaction on the job, dating, and dealing with out people in all aspects of life. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - Is it best for my child with Aspergers to try to make friends with other children with Aspergers or children who don't have it?
Aspergers Social Skills - Is it best for my child with Aspergers to try to make friends with other children with Aspergers or children who don't have it? Friendships are very important for healthy children. Children with Asperger's have difficulties in the area of social development, so you should be especially diligent in encouraging your child to make friends with other children. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - How can I help my son to understand what others truly mean?
Aspergers Social Skills - How can I help my son to understand what others truly mean? For children with Asperger's, understanding social interactions can be truly puzzling and confusing. The difficulties of reading verbal cues and facial cues can be overwhelming for some and not noticed by others. Whether there is too much social information to be decoded or social information is just not noticed, your child with Asperger's is going to need some help learning how to interact with people. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - How do you teach social behavior in a humorous manner?
Aspergers Social Skills - How do you teach social behavior in a humorous manner? This is a wonderful goal, but I do have some cautions for you. Some children with Asperger's have difficulty understanding humour/teasing, so you have to be careful how you do this. You don't want a child to feel . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - I need skills to help my daughter understand time and the need to be ready at a specific time, e.g. leaving the house to get to school on time. We've got a visual timetable with photos, but it doesn't work at home even though she will follow one at school.
Aspergers Social Skills - I need skills to help my daughter understand time and the need to be ready at a specific time, e.g. leaving the house to get to school on time.  We've got a visual timetable with photos, but it doesn't work at home even though she will follow one at school. It takes Asperger's kids far longer to get out the door than it takes most kids. They have to prepare by dressing and eating, remembering and finding everything they need, getting into the car, and settling down. Usually during this process, there will be one or more minor crises to be solved, throwing the Aspie into anxiety and confusion. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - I really struggle with my daughter not being able to follow instructions; can she do better at this or is it just the Asperger's?
Aspergers Social Skills - I really struggle with my daughter not being able to follow instructions; can she do better at this or is it just the Asperger's? Children with Aspergers do have problems following instructions. It is especially difficult for them to follow verbal instructions. When using verbal instructions . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - Do you have any tips for predicting my son's reactions to social settings so we can prepare him for them?
Aspergers Social Skills - Do you have any tips for predicting my son's reactions to social settings so we can prepare him for them? Your son's reactions in social situations depend greatly on his personality, age, maturity level, the type of social situations he encounters, training he has had in the past, and his usual reactions. You (and his teachers) may be . . . keep reading
Aspergers Social Skills - Are there programs or techniques I could follow to help my boy develop better social skills?
Aspergers Social Skills - Are there programs or techniques I could follow to help my boy develop better social skills? Asperger's Syndrome causes what is referred to as "mindblindness" (sometimes called brain blindness). Mindblindness refers to the inability to understand and empathize with the needs, beliefs, and intentions that drive the behaviour of others. Without this ability, children with Aspergers cannot make sense of the world and they go through life making social mistakes, convinced that they are right and others are wrong. They cannot connect their own needs and intentions to positive or negative consequences, at least not without help. . . . keep reading
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