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"I subscribed to this Community about a year ago in hopes of finding support and sharing experiences with other parents who are also given the challenge of nuturing a teenager/young adult who has been given the two-edged gift of Aspergers.
I have found immense rewards of being allowed to be part of this Community - mostly in articles, antedoctal reports from other parents and the always helpful comments and suggestions of Dave Angel.
If you think that your family are all alone in this big old world struggling with something you don't understand, the Parenting Aspergers Community is a lifeline."
Judy Berry
Florida,USA
""Hi Dave, just to let you know and other mums out there, that your website makes you feel your not alone and isolated, I can send a mesage anytime, and help is there very soon, thanks for your help Dave"
Lynn M
UK
"The Parenting Aspergers Community Web site has helped me with my difficult journey as a parent of an Asperger child. It is comforting to know that when I have a question or having a problem with my Asperger son that I have an incredible resource at the tip of my fingers.
I can post my question or problem on the Parenting blog for all the Parenting Asperger Community members who have Aspergers children also, to view and respond to my question or problem. Within minutes I usually have some great advice from parents whom have had the exact problem with their child and has given me invaluable advice from their experience.
Also David Angel the Founder of Parenting Aspergers Community will always monitor the advice given and give his expert solution on what I need to do to address the problem. I can honestly say that I get more out of Parenting Asperger Community website than what I would ever get from my son's Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
This website is an incredible resource and worth the membership fee ten fold! You won't be disappointed but pleasantly surprised at all the website offers.
All the best on your journey"
Shirleyanne Marelly
USA
"Your articles help me a great deal in trying to understand my son and find ways of helping him. Keep up the good work, in my mind you truly are an angel."
Suzanne Byrne
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Australia
"Dave, Just wanted to THANK YOU for all your help and wisdom with ASD and for sharing that with us! I've learned so very much about my grandson's world, since meeting you and being on your mailing list. What a true blessing!"
Lynn Wiley
Hinseville, Georgia, USA
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Becky Papp
Becky Papp is a writer and mom of a daughter with ASD.
She has written dozens of articles on special needs children as well as two e-books. Her website is www.beckypapp.com. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two children.
Becky will be writing regular monthly articles outlining her experiences, frustrations, ideas and advice as the parent of a child on the Autistic Spectrum.
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Communicating With Your Child
Anyone with an AS child knows how complex communication really is. Those of us who are neuro-typical know things about communication instinctively. There are things we are not formally taught that we learn intuitively. . . .
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How To Maintain Your Own Sanity
People often ask me, "How do you do it?" All the responsibilities of a typical working parent with the added issues of a special needs child…."I could never do it all," the say. Those of us with special needs children know that is simply not true. Most parents will do whatever it takes to care for their children and meet their needs, regardless of what those needs are. Stress and exhaustion are normal modes of functioning for many of us and we just carry on. . . .
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Becky Papp - Classroom options and accommodations
There are two types of classrooms your child may learn in. One is called a self-contained room and has only special needs learners in it. The other is a mainstream classroom where your child is with typical peers, but the parameters of your child's IEP (Individualized Education Program) are implemented. Some situations may call for a schedule where your child is pulled out of the typical classroom to receive special services once or twice during the day or the week. . . .
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Becky Papp - Addressing problem behavior at school
It is difficult for most parents to let their children go to school for the first time. But for the parents of AS children, everyday can feel like the first day of school. AS children have lots of challenges to overcome in the school environment and behavior problems at school are not uncommon. Some of the things your child might be trying to express through negative behavior often mirror the messages they are tyring to get across at home, and include: . . .
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Becky Papp - Addressing problem behavior at home
Problem behavior at home, whether it is hitting or screaming, being argumentative or mouthy, usually keeps parents focused on ending the behavior with punishment. While this might be one appropriate tool to end undesirable behavior, the more important thing is to figure out what your AS child is trying tell you with the behavior. Most of the time, there is a purpose to a behavior episode, but your child is unable to express it in a productive way. Some things your child may be trying to communicate: . . .
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Becky Papp - Thinking about adulthood
Every parent's dream is that their child will live happy, independent, productive lives. This dream is not any different for the parents of children on the autism spectrum. Our dream usually emphasizes the "independent" aspect of adulthood, since this can be the biggest challenge. Building skills needed to function as an independent adult is something that typical kids and their parents do pretty naturally. For AS kids and their parents, this preparation takes a lot of conscious effort. Here are some tools that will help your child grow into adulthood as independently as possible. . . .
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Becky Papp - Finding time for your other children
Siblings of Asperger's Syndrome children have a challenging family life. Their AS sibling often appears to get more attention and special treatment than they do. And the fact is, this is probably true. AS children have special needs and require more attention than neurotypical children do. . . .
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Becky Papp - Strategies for mealtime
Mealtime is not my favorite time of day. My daughter is extremely picky and has issues with the textures of most foods. Her diet is also limited by an allergy to anything containing gluten. These issues make it difficult to get a nutritional meal into her. . . .
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