Living with Asperger’s (ebook)
We fear what we do not understand. Repeating this statement daily can help you overcome a lot of obstacles and problems in your life. When you are living with someone with Asperger’s Syndrome or you have Asperger’s Syndrome yourself this statement looms larger than normal.Because Asperger’s is not discussed frequently in social settings, we tend to fear and not understand what a life with this syndrome means. This guide will help you better understand how to begin addressing the difficult behaviors associated with Asperger’s Syndrome.
In this guide, we discuss goal setting, the reasons behind behaviors, how to use reinforcements, how to activate your support network and much more.
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by Tara Warwick, Occupational Therapist
I have worked with many children who have difficulty with car safety. They do not like to be strapped down in the car and do not understand the importance of wearing a seat belt. I developed this social story to help a child understand the importance of wearing a seat belt when in the car.
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Special Vacations for Families with Autism
Autism has long been misunderstood, especially by those who have no experience with it. Even families who have a child with autism can have a difficult time dealing with the disorder and trying to figure out the best way to handle situations that arise when dealing with the symptoms of autism.
When a child has autism it can be very difficult for them to communicate. Sometimes they will yell or make loud noises trying to communicate, but others who are not familiar with autism misunderstand.
In fact, recently misconceptions were blown so out of proportion that a radio show host started some major problems and misunderstandings by stating something to the effect that autism was not a…
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There is quite a deal of attention about autism lately. Researchers are gathering more information for a variety of treatments. Not all treatment works on all individuals, so having some choices is quite a positive situation.Some treatments, such as chelation, are not without critics, though many doctors, medical professionals and parents feel that this therapy has immensely helped their children who have autism.
Another treatment for autism that has been on the horizon for a while is the hyperbaric chamber. This is treatment involving an oxygen chamber where an individual receives pure oxygen or more oxygen than normally breathed. Because it is provided in a chamber, the pressure is higher than when outside in a normal setting. The effect is that…
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Autism often brings with it many barriers that most of us take for granted from socialization, communication, speech and other issues. There is excellent progress being made in these areas, especially when children are diagnosed early and they begin treatment young.
Parents, educators and health professionals know that each child is different and each set of autism symptoms are different, as well, along with difference in treatment for each child who is struggling to overcome the struggle. It will continue to take time and research to find new ideas and new successes.
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November 13, 2008 by admin
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How to use a “Talking Wheel” for voice volume control:
Many children with autism have difficulty modulating their voice. They either talk really loudly, or might talk in more of a whisper/quiet voice. We do not know the reason, but this is an area that challenges many individuals with autism. One strategy to use to teach children how to modulate their voice volume is a talking wheel. A talking wheel provides a visual representation for different noise volumes.
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Before you start any assessment you need to know what it is you are looking to gain from the assessment. Why put yourself or your child through an assessment if you aren’t even sure what result you are looking for? If you are getting an assessment in order to see if your child has autism or not, here are a few things for you to consider:
The diagnosis of autism could affect your child’s insurance so be very careful to research this before having your child assessed.
Insurance companies are denying services for children diagnosed with autism and you don’t want to join the group. Be sure that this diagnosis will not affect your child’s insurance coverage before going in for any…
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November 4, 2008 by admin
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How to Use a simple social script for frustration
Many children with autism have difficulty with emotional control. They often have emotions from one extreme to the other, either happy or really frustrated. I wrote this attached story (see bottom of article for download link) for a young boy who was having trouble with emotional control. He did not know what to do when he got frustrated, so he would just act out and hit somebody. Also, he really liked the actor “Ghost Rider,” so I built on his special interest by writing a story about Ghost Rider.
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To understand what Asperger Syndrome is and what it means to you or your loved one, you must understand where Asperger’s comes from. The purpose of this guide is to give you a little more background on the syndrome known as Asperger’s and what exactly it means to have Asperger’s.
Asperger’s Syndrome or Asperger Disorder is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician in 1944, Hans Asperger. The disorder officially became part of the DSM IV (manual used by physicians to diagnose) in 1994. According the DSM IV (attached) people with Asperger Syndrome face challenges in several areas.
In this ebook, we examine Asperger’s Syndrome to help you understand the symptoms, signs and treatment options.
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When discussing autism we usually deal with children with autism, causes, symptoms, treatments and other issues that surround the child. Sometimes we talk about the family. What we don’t talk about much is what happens to parents of a child with autism. Dealing with the issues that arise on a daily basis with a child who has autism can be difficult, at best, and completely overwhelming toward the other end of the spectrum. Statistics show that 80% of couples who have children with autism eventually end up getting divorced.
Among the other 20%, there are many who say that caring for a child with autism has brought them closer together and made their marriage stronger.
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