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Asperger's Syndrome - Psychological Help and Advice

This article offers guidance for familiesfamily. All too often, parents may feel
with a child who has been diagnosed with, orembarrassed by their child's behaviour, and
is suspected to suffer with, Asperger'sfeel they have no option but to isolate their
Syndrome. It offers helpful ideas on how tochild so that problems are managed. However,
support the child, and help them meet theirthis comfort zone serves only to take away
potential.important  opportunities  for  practice.
Asperger's Syndrome is understood by many4. For example, if the child behaves in a
professionals in the field of childhurtful manner towards others, there is an
development, to be a form of higheropportunity to offer a consistent consequence
functioning Autism. It is described as a(e.g. a few minutes time out) during or soon
triad of impairments, namely problems witha)after the hurtful behaviours are observed.
social communication b) social relatingAlternatively, pro-social behaviour can be
c)  imagination  /  imaginative  play.praise  and  rewarded.
Problems with change, need for routines and5. On a similar point, parents can explain to
extreme anxiety when they are compromised,their child what is desirable behaviour and
are also common features of this syndrome.what is unacceptable behaviour. By using
Further signs may be difficulties withrewards and sanctions, with pictorial
reciprocal (two way) conversation andtargets, desirable behaviour can be shaped,
difficulties with empathic responses toand unwanted behaviour can be reduced. Such
others (i.e. lacking emotionalboundaries and rules often help the child
understanding).feel less anxious, and by extension, help
them  behave  in  a  calmer  manner.
Usually, a person with Asperger's Syndrome
can be supported to find ways of adapting to6. Children with Asperger's can also benefit
the challenges of their diagnosis. They tendfrom anxiety management training, and
to progress within a context where pro-socialguidance in terms of how to develop and use
activity and peer relationship building canself-soothing strategies, at times of
be gently encouraged, over their developingdistress. Relaxation tapes, with soothing
years. Such  individuals  can  benefit from;melodies and sounds, are readily available in
bookshops  on  the  high  street.
1. social skills training, to learn about how
to establish, maintain and (where required)7. Skills training in the recognition and
repair friendship situations. Where thisexpression of emotions (particularly hurt
occurs as part of a group of children withfeelings, anxious feelings and angry
similar social needs (not necessarily havingfeelings) can also be greatly beneficial.
ASD diagnoses), this can be most helpful.Books and posters with feelings faces, can be
Being in a group situation, the child can bean invaluable aide. By asking the child to
supported with learning how to co-operate andpoint at a face that shows how they feel,
take  turns.emotional  communication  can  be encouraged.
2. For younger children, small playgroups may8. Children can be prompted to maintain eye
support the child with Asperger's to meetcontact during conversation, whilst giving or
peers and persist in socialising behaviour.receiving information. A gentle hand on their
Thought should be given to make free time atshoulder, or calling them in a reassuring
school feel like a more enjoyable experience.manner to look towards you as you speak, can
Children will need encouragement to playbe  helpful.
with others, rather than spend time playing
alone.9. Parents should access the National
Autistic Society for further information, or
3. Parents can be supported to explain andto be placed them in contact with local
model to their child how to play/share withsupport groups.
siblings or other children in the extended



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