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Aspergers Young Children - Help and Advice for Parents

This department of the website is for parents of young children with Aspergers up to the age of 7. Often in those early years the challenges can be around recognising certain symptoms that could be Aspergers, how to gain a diagnosis, beginning to negotiate the education system for your child, discovering what Aspergers actually is, and working with certain behaviors.

 

In this department I will cover the topics mentioned above, and a lot more besides, to give parents the chance to learn and discover what you need to know about Aspergers in young children.

 

How to make a child with Asperger's go to sleep early at bedtime?
How to make a child with Asperger's go to sleep early at bedtime? Of all the challenges presented by Asperger's, sleep problems are probably one of the biggest sources of concern. There can be several causes of sleep issues. Some children may suffer from more than one cause, while other children have no problems at all. Here are some possible solutions to your child's sleep problems. . . . keep reading
How to help children with Asperger's understand their condition; it is difficult to help them understand that they think a bit differently!
How to help children with Asperger's understand their condition; it is difficult to help them understand that they think a bit differently! Many parents struggle explaining to their child what it means to have the Asperger's condition. Technically, Asperger's Syndrome is a medical diagnosis and that can be scary for a child. The name alone sounds complicated! Since the assessment process is usually non-threatening due to play therapy evaluations and lack of true medical testing, your child may be a little confused. A younger child may seem unaffected by the diagnosis, while an older child may benefit greatly with a little more information. It is important that your child is involved in his own medical and psychological care plan from a young age. . . . keep reading
When is the right time to let your child with Aspergers know about their condition?
When is the right time to let your child with Aspergers know about their condition? There are varying opinions within the Autism professional community regarding disclosure of diagnosis. Many young children can handle full disclosure, while others will need careful handling. Too much information at the wrong time may cause additional stress for the child. Too little information may cause unneeded frustration and self-doubt. As the parent, you must use your best judgment when making this decision. Here are a few additional thoughts on this subject. . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - My son is three and has just been diagnosed with aspergers, he's a textbook case apparently, and he is increasingly violent. Everywhere that I have read it says it's anxiety and that I should try to eliminate the stress. For him it is seeing his father, who he barely knows, at his father's place surrounded by people he doesn't know. His violence is getting worse and harder to manage. He was ok, still a little violent but never as bad a meltdown as we have now, when the visits were at our place and he knew I was around. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing in this case or what is best for my son. How do I help him cope with this? I can't find any information on this topic so I don't know what to do?
Aspergers Young Children - My son is three and has just been diagnosed with aspergers, he's a  textbook case apparently, and he is increasingly violent.  Everywhere that I have read it says it's anxiety and that I should try to eliminate the stress.  For him it is seeing his father, who he barely knows, at his father's place surrounded by people he doesn't know.  His violence is getting worse and harder to manage.  He was ok, still a little violent but never as bad a meltdown as we have now, when the visits were at our place and he knew I was around.  I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing in this case or what is best for my son.  How do I help him cope with this?  I can't find any information on this topic so I don't know what to do? It seems that your son's anxiety stems from his visits to his father, who he barely knows. These visits are difficult for him and this is creating behaviors that are hard to manage. There may be a few ways to handle this situation . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - My son is three and has just been diagnosed with aspergers, he's a textbook case apparently, and he is increasingly violent. Everywhere that I have read it says it's anxiety and that I should try to eliminate the stress. For him it is seeing his father, who he barely knows, at his father's place surrounded by people he doesn't know. His violence is getting worse and harder to manage. He was ok, still a little violent but never as bad a meltdown as we have now, when the visits were at our place and he knew I was around. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing in this case or what is best for my son. How do I help him cope with this? I can't find any information on this topic so I don't know what to do?
Aspergers Young Children - My son is three and has just been diagnosed with aspergers, he's a  textbook case apparently, and he is increasingly violent.  Everywhere that I have read it says it's anxiety and that I should try to eliminate the stress.  For him it is seeing his father, who he barely knows, at his father's place surrounded by people he doesn't know.  His violence is getting worse and harder to manage.  He was ok, still a little violent but never as bad a meltdown as we have now, when the visits were at our place and he knew I was around.  I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing in this case or what is best for my son.  How do I help him cope with this?  I can't find any information on this topic so I don't know what to do? It seems that your son's anxiety stems from his visits to his father, who he barely knows. These visits are difficult for him and this is creating behaviors that are hard to manage. There may be a few ways to handle this situation ... . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - My 5 yr old boy has always had problems dealing with frustration and disappointment.  Although we have recently received help from a variety of professionals for other aspects of his ASD this issue still looms large. To explain, he doesn't understand, doesn't want to know about having to give things up or let them go or to stop an activity that he is enjoying.  Such as patting and cuddling the cat, pack up time at day care etc or stopping play time when it gets out of control. We have sort of managed so far, but as he gets bigger (and he's going to be a big strong boy) I am concerned as to how to control him and train him to control himself because using technique's that are useful now won't be long term. He is a very determined child that's coupled with a bad temper. HELP!
Aspergers Young Children - My 5 yr old boy has always had problems dealing with frustration and disappointment.  Although we have recently received help from a variety of professionals for other aspects of his ASD this issue still looms large. To explain, he doesn't understand, doesn't want to know about having to give things up or let them go or to stop an activity that he is enjoying.  Such as patting and cuddling the cat, pack up time at day care etc or stopping play time when it gets out of control. We have sort of managed so far, but as he gets bigger (and he's going to be a big strong boy) I am concerned as to how to control him and train him to control himself because using technique's that are useful now won't be long term. He is a very determined child that's coupled with a bad temper. HELP! Many children with Asperger's express frustration in inappropriate ways. Many parents are concerned with how to teach their children how to react more appropriately to the situations they find themselves in ... . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - My son is still soiling himself. He wants to continue to play or do school work, and avoid pooping in the toilet or wiping himself until clean because it "takes too long." What can I do?
Aspergers Young Children - My son is still soiling himself.  He wants to continue to play or do school work, and avoid pooping in the toilet or wiping himself until clean because it "takes too long."  What can I do? I am assuming that your son is between the ages of 3 and 10. It is not at all unusual for children of this age, especially boys, to act this way, whether they have Asperger's or not! In many schools this is a fairly common problem. Children will often . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - I would like to have help in getting my son to complete daily tasks like cleaning his room, brushing his teeth.
Aspergers Young Children - I would like to have help in getting my son to complete daily tasks like cleaning his room, brushing his teeth. As you know children with Asperger's Syndrome often have fixed habits, are perfectionists, and get easily distracted, all of which combine to make completing tasks, even those as simple as tooth brushing, difficult for them. In addition, children with Aspergers like to ... . . . keep reading
Aspergers Young Children - How can I teach my 7 year old son about dangers (e.g. strangers, road crossings, and such like)?  He has no sense of danger.
Aspergers Young Children - How can I teach my 7 year old son about dangers (e.g. strangers, road crossings, and such like)?  He has no sense of danger. This is not uncommon in children with Asperger's Syndrome.  Your son is so young that he may not comprehend the dangers you describe and warn him about.  Children with Asperger's are not aware of the "social dance" that we all learn as children. We learn how to . . . keep reading

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