There are support groups that help cope with AS, but there are discoveries such as Copy Cat Behavior Therapy, that can
There are support groups that help cope with AS, but there are discoveries such as Copy Cat Behavior Therapy, that can
While ASNC Chapters provide support and encouragement for parents who may be struggling with a particular advocacy issue for their child, they do not take a group position on individual advocacy issues. Instead they encourage parents to use the advocacy support and advice of the ASNC Autism Resource Specialists (ARS) to address…
Due to experiences within the classroom setting in a teaching assistant capacity, I had formerly supported a child with an Attention deficit disorder prior to reading the text. As such, I have seen the vital role of tolerance and understanding in maintaining a trusting student-teacher relationship in order to meet the individual holistic needs of a child. Thus, I was curious to read about a student’s perspective and the role of teacher relationships in promoting learning. Conversely, my knowledge about Asperger’s syndrome was relatively limited. Thus, although I recognised that Hammond’s story would be individualistic to her own abilities and experiences, I hoped to gain a greater understanding and awareness of Asperger’s.…
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. Asperger’s is common to autism and the studies show that “It is more common than autism, estimates for the United States and Canada range from 1 in every 250 children to 1 in every 10,000. It is four times more likely to occur in males than in females and usually is first diagnosed in children between ages 2 and 6, when communicative and language skills are emerging and settling.” Asperger’s syndrome is something to be considered of Chris. The characteristics of Chris McCandless pertain to symptoms of asperger's syndrome the reader finds evidence of Mccandless psychological issue in his problems with communication, social awkwardness and obsession with specific…
The definition of autism is one of the autistic spectrum disorders ranging from high to low functioning. Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders , where cognition is usually in the average or above average range. With all three problems developing adequate social behaviors and skills are restricted. Some of the characteristics of autism or impairment in reciprocal social interactions, poor communication abilities, insistent on sameness, and unusual behavior patterns. With these disorders self injury and aggression are very prevalent and we need to train them with the important skills for success , while releasing stress.…
There has been a significant change in Asperger’s syndrome since Hans Asperger’s first discovered this disorder in the 1940’s. Hans himself thought this was an exclusively males only disorder. He described Asperger as a high functioning form of disorders. Over the past 20 years this syndrome is no longer described as the stereotypical males’ disorder but some of the stereotypes constructed by Asperger are still valid.…
Imagine if you couldn't get a job or, you always feel clumsy and like an outcast that is what happens when you have Aspergers. Many people with Aspergers can not keep a job because of their social skills. There are many diverse treatments and no one treatment is better than another. Aspergers syndrome affects many social aspects of a person's life. People with Aspergers has many employment difficulties, treatments, and characteristics.…
Look me in the Eye, My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison should be required for high school students to read. It is a true account of the author’s life living with Asperger’s. Asperger’s syndrome is on the spectrum of Autism. In the book, Robison discussed his life from the mid-1900’s in Amherst, Massachusetts to present day. He goes through an account of his childhood memories, and adulthood capabilities.…
Even though their ASD may cause some bad behaviors, it is still necessary to hold them responsible for those behaviors. A number of ill-fitted behaviors are a result of sensory issues. Sensory issues are common in kids with ASD. A child might throw a tantrum in a noisy mall or packed movie theater because of all the noise.…
and that allows readers to build a connection and better understanding. There is a lot of misunderstanding about Asperger’s and the purpose of this book is to show people what living with someone with this disability is like.…
Suppo, & Mayton, (2014) recognize the gap between needs and services for families and their children, they also point out the growing number of researchers and interventionists that are attempting to provide evidence based treatment taught to parents for at home administration. Early detection and training is critical in maximizing the success of a child academically, behaviorally and socially. Deris (2012) found that of the top three ranked types of support, knowledge came in number one for parents coping with a diagnosis of ASD. Knowledge about their child’s behavior, how to treat it, future outcomes and prognosis when following specific treatment plans were all areas that parents emphasized feeling more empowering when raising their child with…
Asperger’s is characterized as one, impaired social communication and/or interaction. Two, restricted and/or repetitive behaviors. These are all the characteristics one encounters when reading this book. Starting with…
As a result, they often behave inappropriately in social situations or do things that may appear to be unkind or callous. AS sufferers have a hard time planning and coping with change despite average or above-average intelligence. This manifests itself as a notable lack of “common sense.” Not only does AS effects afflicted,…
A lot of people might wonder after hearing it on the news or somewhere else: What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s Syndrome is the most mildest of the Autism Spectrum disorders, with the most mildest of symptoms (...Fact Sheet). It may seem otherwise, but Asperger’s, (or autism in general), is very common. It is estimated that one in eighty-eight children will be diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD) (... Fact Sheet).…
Imagine yourself being locked in a glass room. Outside are strangers whisper and interact with each other in secret words and gestures. You smile at them, wave at them, even scream at them; However hard you try, you seem to be invisible. When you are finally seen, you are stared at, as if you are an animal in zoo.…
Individuals could go to therapy and learn how to behave and interact with other individuals. But they can’t really connect due to the disorder. Individuals with this disorder are usually annoying, aggressive, and doesn’t seem to care about responsibility. Individuals with this ASPD may have somatic complains.…