| Aspergers syndrome is a pervasive developmental | | | | - Generally attend ordinary primary and secondary |
| disorder which falls within the autism spectrum. | | | | school |
| You as a parents of asperger children should face | | | | While Aspergers children have many of the features |
| with many behavior problems of your kids such as | | | | of the syndrome in common, they may vary |
| aggression and violent behavior, anger, depression and | | | | enormously in other ways. |
| many other inappropriate behavior. I know it is not | | | | 3. Anger and Aspergers Children |
| easy but you can overcome this much easier with the | | | | Why? |
| correct techniques. | | | | 1. Part of the problem stems from a conflict between |
| 1. When You Can Recognize The Main Features of | | | | longings for social contact and an inability to be social in |
| Asperger Child | | | | ways that attract friendships and relationships. |
| The main features of this disorder become obvious | | | | - Focus on prevention and on helping younger children |
| during early childhood and remain constant throughout | | | | develop communication skills and develop a healthy |
| life, although adaptation and degree of actual disability | | | | self esteem. These things can create the ability to |
| vary. It is very rarely recognized before the age of | | | | develop relationships and friendships, lessening the |
| three, and is more common in males than females | | | | chances of having issues with anger. |
| 2. Some Common Features of Aspergers Children | | | | 2. Anger can also come in Aspergers syndrome |
| - Excellent rote memory | | | | sufferers when rituals can't get accomplished or when |
| - Absorb facts easily | | | | their need for order or symmetry can't be met. |
| - Generally perform well at maths and science | | | | Frustration over what doesn't usually bother others |
| - Generally anxious and unable to cope with any form | | | | can lead to anger and sometimes, violent outbursts. |
| of criticism or imperfection | | | | - This kind of anger is best handled through |
| - Can be the victims of teasing in a school | | | | cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on |
| environment, which may cause them to withdraw into | | | | maintaining control in spite of the frustration of not |
| isolated activities | | | | having their needs met. |
| - Often appear clumsy and may have an unusual gait | | | | While it is better to teach communication skills and self |
| or stance | | | | esteem to the younger asperger children, |
| - Often seen as a bit odd and/or eccentric | | | | communication skills and friendship skills can be taught |
| - Often have the appearance of good language but | | | | to teens or even adults that can eliminate some of the |
| may have limited language content and poor social | | | | social isolation they feel. This can avert or reverse |
| understanding | | | | anger symptoms. |