My Aspergers Teen

Although Aspergers (high functioning autism) is at the milder end of the autism spectrum, the challenges parents face when disciplining a "special needs" teenager are more difficult than they would be with an average teen. Complicated by defiant behavior, the Aspergers teen is at risk for even greater difficulties on multiple levels -- unless the parents' disciplinary techniques are tailored to their child's special needs.



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Anonymous said…
Maggie Moody Walker It is a huge challenge for me! My daughter is 14 and it is so hard to determine what is hormones or Asperger's,... It can be such a fine line in between. Meltdowns and frustrations seem to be peaking again.
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Sue Roberts ‎{{{Hugs}}} Maggie! I have a 16 year old son, with Aspergers too, and the teens seem extra hard on both parties, mum/dad & teen!
August 14, 2011 at 9:04 AM
T-WAC said…
There are a number of groups that teach social skills to people with asperger's in a manner that they can understand.

To all of you with asperger's who are reading this:

Don't ever think that you're hopeless, or that you're a mistake, or that there's something wrong with you.
I am sixteen, and I have Asperger's syndrome, and not only am I a straight-A student in college, but I'm also a paid teacher. And my employer does not take just anyone. Only those who he feels will help others to grow.

Now, I have below-average social skill. Yet I am a leader.

You can be too. Don't limit yourself. Don't feel like you can't do anything, or are useless. What are your good qualities? You're gifts? "None" is not an answer.

I know that some of you may feel like you're fighting a losing battle, but you're not.
You have your own gifts that "normal" people don't.
All that's left is for you to see them and use them.
August 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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