Depression is a common struggle for youth with AS. A contributor to their depression could be caused by their lack of understanding of social cues and proper communication that can often lead to the feelings of loneliness and isolation. Both of these can be seriously harmful on a person’s spirit. In different post by Hutten, it is explained that “Depression is a serious medical problem” causing apathy in activities and the continual feeling of dejection (“Depression in Teens with Asperger’s”). Depression is a serious mental condition that needs to be taken seriously. Hutten continued in his post to write that depression does not typically resolve on its own, and that many AS youth have found therapy and medications helpful (“Depression in Teens
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This therapy is incredibly valuable and useful in teaching children with AS how to react in situations and to help their motor skills. According to a group of professors at Hacettepe Univeristy, one of whom being Professor Gonca Bumin an occupational therapist with a doctorate in health sciences, a child’s main role is as a playmate; Children learn life experiences through playing with other children (Bumin et al. 172). Therefore, occupational therapy’s main goal when working with children, is to teach them how to play. Professor Gonca Bumin et al explains that “through play, children can gain developmental milestones, learn about occupational role, behaviours, and how to interact safely and appropriately within their environment” (Bumin et al. 172). This quote explains the goals of occupational therapy for a child with a disability. Occupational therapy can help children with AS learn how to communicate effectively with their peers and adults, learn social cues, and learn how to play with other children. All of these will help a child with AS in the classroom and later in …show more content…
Society has come a long way since ASD and AS were first recognized, but there is still much to learn about ASD and AS. Schools understanding and willingness to give accommodations will help children with AS learn how to live in this world and succeed in not only their academic career, but in their struggle to interact with other people. AS has its challenges, but that does not mean that they are impossible to overcome. Temple Grandin firmly believes that it is possible to work through some of the challenges that can arise from an autism spectrum disorder and says that she is “living proof” that it is possible (Temple
This therapy is incredibly valuable and useful in teaching children with AS how to react in situations and to help their motor skills. According to a group of professors at Hacettepe Univeristy, one of whom being Professor Gonca Bumin an occupational therapist with a doctorate in health sciences, a child’s main role is as a playmate; Children learn life experiences through playing with other children (Bumin et al. 172). Therefore, occupational therapy’s main goal when working with children, is to teach them how to play. Professor Gonca Bumin et al explains that “through play, children can gain developmental milestones, learn about occupational role, behaviours, and how to interact safely and appropriately within their environment” (Bumin et al. 172). This quote explains the goals of occupational therapy for a child with a disability. Occupational therapy can help children with AS learn how to communicate effectively with their peers and adults, learn social cues, and learn how to play with other children. All of these will help a child with AS in the classroom and later in …show more content…
Society has come a long way since ASD and AS were first recognized, but there is still much to learn about ASD and AS. Schools understanding and willingness to give accommodations will help children with AS learn how to live in this world and succeed in not only their academic career, but in their struggle to interact with other people. AS has its challenges, but that does not mean that they are impossible to overcome. Temple Grandin firmly believes that it is possible to work through some of the challenges that can arise from an autism spectrum disorder and says that she is “living proof” that it is possible (Temple