My ASD Child: Sensory Issues for Children with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism

How parents can help their Aspergers child with his/her sensory sensitivities:

The occurrence of sensory sensitivities is very typical for kids with Aspergers and High Functioning Autism. Moms and dads often recognize early that there are some "odd" problems with their youngster.

How to Prevent Meltdowns in Children on the Spectrum

Meltdowns are not a pretty sight. They are somewhat like overblown temper tantrums, but unlike tantrums, meltdowns can last anywhere from ten minutes to over an hour. When it starts, the Asperger's or HFA child is totally out-of-control. When it ends, both you and your child are totally exhausted. But... don’t breathe a sigh of relief yet. At the least provocation, for the remainder of that day -- and sometimes into the next - the meltdown can return in full force.

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