“What would be the best therapeutic approach for a 6-year-old boy with High-Functioning Autism?”
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Aspergers Screening
“When and how do you test a child for Asperger’s Syndrome?”
Moms and dads of kids with Asperger’s (AS) can typically trace differences in their kid's development to as early as 30 months of age. Developmental screening during a routine check-up by a doctor may identify signs that warrant further investigation. The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the use of several different screening instruments, including:
Moms and dads of kids with Asperger’s (AS) can typically trace differences in their kid's development to as early as 30 months of age. Developmental screening during a routine check-up by a doctor may identify signs that warrant further investigation. The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the use of several different screening instruments, including:
- Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)
- Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ; with versions for kids, teens and grown-ups)
- Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)
- Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test (CAST)
- Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS)
- Krug Asperger's Disorder Index (KADI)
Unfortunately, none have been shown to reliably differentiate between AS and other Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Aspergers: Speech and Language
"Do children with Asperger’s have speech or language problems, or is this purely an issue in Autism?"
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High-Functioning Autism & Restricted/Repetitive Interests
“We are new to the world of autism spectrum disorders. Is it common for a child with high functioning autism to spend all (or certainly most) of his time doing only one thing? Our 5-year-old son would spend 24-hours-a-day telling you about dinosaurs if he didn’t have to sleep. Should we just go along with the program, or attempt to curb this appetite for dinosaur trivia?”
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Resources for parents of children and teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism:
==> Preventing Meltdowns and Tantrums in Asperger's Children
==> Discipline for Defiant Asperger's Teens
==> Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management
==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's: How to Promote Self-Reliance
==> Everything You'll Ever Need to Know About Parenting Asperger's Children
==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism
==> AudioBook: Unraveling The Mystery Behind Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism
Aspergers Kids & Lack of Demonstrated Empathy
“My son with high function autism is almost completely heartless when it comes to dealings with his younger sister. He’s rude and mean and sometimes aggressive with her. Is it common for a child with this disorder to have no empathy? Will this aggression become more violent over time?”
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