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Aspergers Children Aged 8 to 12 - Support and Advice for parents

In this age range it is important for parents to have the right kind of information obout Aspergers. Children who are 8-12 are beginning to become more involved in peer-led activities through school and other outlets. Whereas for younger children parents are often a key reference point for children, this can begin to wane in this age group. So a lot of issues can arise around schooling, behaviors that can be challenging, coping with puberty, and social skills.

In this department there are numerous real life scenarios discussed about Asperger in children who are aged 8-12. These discussions cover the topics above such as school, bullying , social communication, and puberty to name just a few. As a parent you can dip in and out of these articles (and there are always new ones being added), to find what suits you and your child's situation.

How can I teach a child with Asperger's how to differentiate between bullying and others who are just joking around?

For children with Aspergers, bullying is a huge problem. Unfortunately, the problem is often much bigger than parents and teachers realize. Bullying happens to children of all ages, especially those who seem different in some way. It is believed that nearly all children with Asperger's are bullied at some point during their school years. . . . keep reading

Why are children with Asperger's so easily influenced by others in terms of gullibility, trouble with self-protection, and identifying bullies?

Children with Asperger's Syndrome often have a difficult time when placed in peer group situations. For example, it has been reported that nearly all children with Asperger's will be bullied at some point during their school career. Many are bullied constantly. Since children with Asperger's are usually very intelligent, you cannot help but wonder why they struggle so with gullibility, falling into the clutches of bullies . . . keep reading

Can you advise me on eating and manners for my son with Asperger's? he doesn't even seem to know that he has food on his face.

Teaching basic independent living skills will be very important for the family affected by Asperger's. Eating in public and using table manners are included in the long list of basic skills necessary for living independently. It may not sound like a big deal to some, but knowing how to eat in a public setting and recognizing you have food on your face can make a difference in a person's ability to blend in and become a part of the general population. . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - Aspergers Hygiene

For many children with Asperger's, hygiene is a low-ranking responsibility. In addition, typical children at this age often go through a phase of low hygiene. Your child's hygiene may naturally improve once puberty strikes, but more than likely, he will need extra support to learn appropriate habits. Investigate the causes of your child's hesitation. You can then form a plan of action to help him understand the importance of good hygiene. . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - My son is 10 years old with Aspergers and we live the UK. My son is due to have his sex education in the summer term. As you know this subject is very tricky for a child with AS. It would be useful to have advice which we could pass onto our child's teacher regarding teaching this subject to a child with AS. I don't think at present the educational system knows how to approach the subject for a child with AS and as we know it must be presented with help on the social issues side as the child WILL take everything as literal.

Sex education can be difficult for children and it can be very hard for children with Asperger's Syndrome. You are right to be concerned about what your child will learn and how he interpret what he is going to be taught. . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8 -12 - How do you go about explaining adolescence to an 11 yr old boy with Aspergers and when is the best time?

For parents of children with Aspergers, adolescence can be a particularly trying and difficult time. Explaining the body changes of puberty and the increased social demands of the teen years can present multiple challenges. Many parents have a hard time talking openly with their children about the changes of adolescence. However, in hindsight, most feel the best approach is to start early, well before any changes begin to take place... . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - My 10-year-old son with Asperger's seems to be struggling to read the signs of when he needs to go to the toilet and often comes home from school smelling of urine. Is this normal, can I do anything to help?

Children with Asperger's can have trouble understanding and recognizing the signs of when they need to use the bathroom. Some children with Asperger's have trouble recognizing what is going on with their own body, or they can become so absorbed in something else that they just can't focus on both things at once . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - I am having a rough time right now with my 12 year old son with AS. He started puberty in the 4th grade and since I am his only parent...he asks/tells me everything! So with all these hormones raging and the characteristics of AS, my son is a bit out of control. He has, what I guess you would call, anger management issues. Not like a "normal" teen would have. No matter what I say, as or do is right. He gets very defensive when asked something as trivial as did you brush your teeth! Can you give me any ideas. His medications were recently changed because of this and he hasn't been on it long enough to see if it is going to work. Do you have any information on Abilify? He is much taller than me; I can still handle him when necessary, but I am the only person that can get him out of a true AS Meltdown. Can you help?

Adolescence is a traumatic time for all teenagers, but for teens with Asperger's Syndrome it can be a very challenging period. It can be a very difficult period of time for their parents as well! Adolescence is a time where the social demands on teens can become overwhelming. Teens with Asperger's can struggle with social frustrations, depression and loneliness, and anxiety. Add hormonal issues on top of all this, and life with a teen becomes nearly impossible! . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - What kind of party games would you suggest for my son who has Aspergers and is 12? He's having a few people from school and some family over maybe 10 people.

Birthday parties can be uncomfortable for children with Asperger's Syndrome. People, noise, sights, and sounds can be overwhelming. However, your son is at a great age for a party. He has seen a few birthdays, so he has a sense for what a party entails. . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - My 9-year-old son with Aspergers is having problems in Physical Education Class at school. His teachers don't know what or how to cope with him when he starts to run away, and doesn't want to do what the rest of the class is doing in P.E. What suggestions can I give them on how to deal with him in that class?

Physical education class can be a very frustrating experience for a child with Asperger's. Gyms can be loud and overwhelming, with lots of activity going on. Often, there is music and people talking and shouting. These are all very normal behaviors, but they can be overwhelming for your son and he can feel very out of control in that atmosphere. . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - I am having real problems with my 9yo aspie son who has developed a positive antipathy towards younger children. In particular he seems to believe that babies are conspiring to take over the world (and he's adamant that this is so), and that he is "bullied" by toddlers. He has just eye gouged a 3 year old who asked, in a very friendly way, what his name was. He is convinced he is constantly bullied at school although the teachers tell me this is not so and he is under constant surveillance throughout break periods (although he doesn't know this), so there is no substantiating this claim. It's appeared to me to be a paranoid delusion. What on earth can I do? Is this normal for Asperger's or something different that requires medical intervention?

Children with Asperger's Syndrome can have trouble understanding social situations. They often have trouble reading people's faces and body language and they can misinterpret social situations because of this. They often take what people say at face value and don't understand how to . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - How can I help my son's identity crisis and lack of confidence?

Adolescence is a time of experimentation and change and many people find this to be one of the most difficult periods of time in their lives emotionally. Navigating social relationships and creating an identity take a great deal of emotional effort. This period of time can be especially challenging for a child with Asperger's syndrome. When most adolescents are struggling with the question of who they want to be, children with Asperger's are struggling with decoding the world as well as . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - Does anyone else have issues with lying or telling tall tales from their Child with Aspergers? Our son is 9 1/2 years old but only got diagnosed a little over a year ago. After years of knowing something was up with him but no professional saw anything wrong.... What do we do with his lying? He doesn't own up to anything even if we see him doing something. He is also very good at it and he 'pulls the wool over a lot of people's eyes'. Also, I always had the understanding that a child with Asperger's had to be 'handled' in a different way than a regular child, but now his therapist is saying 'why'? I'm very confused. His school has up until now not wanted him to get an IEP, because they don't feel he has needed it. Now his grades have gone down and he is having a hard time with his class work and home work....What can we do? Have you heard of Twice exeptional children'?

You are certainly not alone in experiencing issues about "lying". Some of this may be about him trying to avoid certain feelings/social interactions. So for example if there is some . . . keep reading

Aspergers Children 8-12 - How should I be helping my child as he approaches puberty?

While Asperger's children aged 11 to 18 may be developing adult bodies, they do not have a full understanding of adolescent sexuality. Many are very immature in social development in this area as well. . . . keep reading

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