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This area is for all articles about Aspergers that don't neatly fit in any of the other departments ...

Have you any information about Dimethylglyceride and a combination of supplements. My son with Aspergers has a low iron level and I do seem to find his behaviour worsens when he is paler (sounds odd I know) but then I will give him sytron for the next week and things will improve a little.
Many children with Asperger's Syndrome have physical sensitivities that are stronger than those in neuro-typical children. Children with Asperger's can be more sensitive to food additives and preservatives and they can suffer greatly from any imbalances that are created in their bodies either through their inability to eat a varied diet or their inability to tolerate dietary supplements ... . . . keep reading

I have a 14 yr. Old daughter with Aspergers whose mind turns off from time to time when she is asked to perform something as simple as: "Go into the house and get my blue purse off of the washing machine right next to the yellow phone book". When she gets there, she has no idea what she is there for. She draws a complete blank and gets VERY frustrated. What is this type of behavior (mind going blank) related to and how can it be dealt with as a student, parent and help the school deal with it.
Many children with Asperger's Syndrome suffer from a symptom called mind blindness. This is a term that encompasses many things. It basically means that a person has an inability to see something in his mind. This can be an inability to see something from another person's point of view. It can mean that a person simply has an inflexibility in his thought process that can create difficulties with problem solving, impulse control, flexibility and planning ... . . . keep reading

Lack of comprehension in my son with Aspergers no matter how many ways/times I explain something. Understanding him. Grocery shopping for suitable foods in a tactile/noise sense eg. biscuits no good 'cause they don't sound right in his head. Not knowing exactly how sick he is because he doesn't tell us. eg. he walked around with a break in his foot for 4 days before I picked up on it, or, he gets a vomiting virus and vomits then asks for food - not comprehending that food is a no-no.
Dealing with a child with Asperger's can be very difficult at times, and a very trying thing for any parent. Children with Asperger's often have trouble with cause and effect situations. And many children with Asperger's have very rigid thought patterns and have a difficult time straying from those patterns and seeing a situation from a different point of view ... . . . keep reading

Can my son with Asperger's truly understand love?
Many emotional concepts are difficult for children with Asperger's. Love is probably one of the most complicated emotions of all. The lack of empathy and inflexibility that many children w . . . keep reading

Someone told me about service dogs for children with Aspergers. What are they for and how can I get one for my son?
Service dogs are available for people with Asperger's Syndrome. A service dog for a child with Asperger's can serve several different and important functions ... . . . keep reading

How can I work out what expectations are realistic for my boy with Asperger's and what potential he may have for the future (he's 13)?
When a baby is born, his mother's eyes hungrily take in all of the details. She sees so much more than the tiny infant in her arms. She sees all of her hopes and dreams for his future. As he grows, his mother's hopes and dreams for him grow with him. She wants to see him be the best T-ball player he can be and when she watches him play, she sees the major league player of the future ... . . . keep reading

We want to get a family dog but not sure if that's a good idea as our son with ASD is often timid of dogs. Can you offer a suggestion as to a particular breed of dog that may be OK?
There are many dogs that are considered to be good with children. When you are looking at the different breeds of dogs, be sure to look at the needs of your entire family. If your son with Asperger's is a bit afraid of dogs, keep that in mind. If both adults in the house work, that should be a factor in what type of dog you would want to get. If there are other children or other pets already in the home, be sure to think about that as well ... . . . keep reading

My son with Aspergers loathes showering or touching wet things, such as using a wet cloth to wipe down the table. Is this a phobia or something else?
Pour a cup of water over a baby's head and you'll usually hear squeals of delight. Playing in the rain is something little kids often beg to do. Teens are known for taking showers long enough to drain any hot water heater. And then there is the child with Asperger's Syndrome ... . . . keep reading

Should you "let" your child with Asperger's win at games you play together, to help build his confidence?
Playing games with children with Asperger's can be challenging. Children with Asperger's can often get upset over the game rules and taking turns. It can be difficult for children with Asperger's to share during the game. It can be tough for a child with Asperger's to lose a game. It can be tempting to change the rules to allow a child to win all the time, or to throw the game so that the child wins all the time. But is that the best thing for your child ...? . . . keep reading

Daydreaming and Autism
Empty daydreaming sounds a little redundant, but a few years ago, researchers digging for an answer to the rapidly increasing Autism diagnoses said just that. This study was performed by researchers at the Center for Autism Research at the Children's Hospital Research Center in La Jolla, California. You can read the details in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Included in the study were fifteen people with a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum and fourteen neurotypical individuals. Utilizing functional MRI scans, researchers were able to examine the brain activity of all twenty-nine participants while in a resting state. The results showed that areas of the brain that are usually active during daydreaming were not active in the group representing Autism. This resting brain activity is necessary for ... . . . keep reading

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