How To Help Children With Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome is understood by many professionals in the field of child development, to be a form of higher functioning Autism. It is described as a triad of impairments, namely problems with
a) social communication
b) social relating
c) imagination / imaginative play.
Problems with change, need for routines and extreme anxiety when they are compromised, are also common features of this syndrome. Further signs may be difficulties with reciprocal (two way) conversation and difficulties with empathic responses to others (i.e. lacking emotional understanding).
Usually, a person with Asperger’s Syndrome can be supported to find ways of adapting to the challenges of their diagnosis. They tend to progress within a context where pro-social activity and peer
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1.social skills training, to learn about how to establish, maintain and (where required) repair friendship situations. Where this occurs as part of a group of children with similar social needs (not necessarily having ASD diagnoses), this can be most helpful. Being in a group situation, the child can be supported with learning how to co-operate and take turns.
2.For younger children, small playgroups may support the child with Asperger’s to meet peers and persist in socialising behaviour. Thought should be given to make free time at school feel like a more enjoyable experience. Children will need encouragement to play with
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3.Parents can be supported to explain and model to their child how to play/share with siblings or other children in the extended family. All too often, parents may feel embarrassed by their child’s behaviour, and feel they have no option but to isolate their child so that problems are managed. However, this comfort zone serves only to take away important opportunities for practice.
4.For example, if the child behaves in a hurtful manner towards others, there is an opportunity to offer a consistent consequence (e.g. a few minutes time out) during or soon after the hurtful behaviours are observed. Alternatively, pro-social behaviour can be praise and rewarded.
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6.Children with Asperger’s can also benefit from anxiety management training, and guidance in terms of how to develop and use self-soothing strategies, at times of distress. Relaxation tapes, with soothing melodies and sounds, are readily available in bookshops on the high street.
7.Skills training in the recognition and expression of emotions (particularly hurt feelings, anxious feelings and angry feelings)
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8.Children can be prompted to maintain eye contact during conversation, whilst giving or receiving information. A gentle hand on their shoulder, or calling them in a reassuring manner to look towards you as you speak, can be helpful.
9.Parents should access the National Autistic Society for further information, or to be placed them in contact with local support groups.
Dr Bobby Sura
Consultant Clinical Psychologist http://www.clinicalpsychologydirect.com
Dr Bobby Sura is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. He
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Dr Sura has particular expertise in family and relationship problems, including helping children after potentially traumatising events such as bereavement or the separation of their parents. Dr Sura can assist with medico-legal reports (for court processes) and also matters of differential diagnosis (including Attachment Disorder, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders). He can also assist with anxiety, phobia, behavioural and mood disorders in childhood and adolescence.
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