Understanding Asperger Syndrome
Till 1944, Asperger Syndrome wasn't understood clearly. Due to the efforts of an Austrian physician named Hans Asperger, the condition Asperger Syndrome was finally identified to be a mild variant of autism.
However, unlike autism, a kid with Aspergers Syndrome though having difficulty in social interaction with other kids and with adults, are still willing to connect, while children with autism are more emotionally disengaged. To clearly understand how a child with Aspergers Syndrome acts and reacts, check the following:
Symptoms:
Poor pragmatic language skills - A kid with Aspergers Syndrome may not be able to hit the right tone and volume of speech. Meaning, their voice sounds expressionless or flat so you can't tell whether they're mad or happy by their tone. The child might become fixated on a particular topic and cause boredom to others with incessant talk even when other kids have given clear signals that they aren't.
Obstacles tolerating changes - One noticeable characteristic with children with Aspergers Syndrome is the demonstration of repetitive action. Such behavior includes counting a group of coins or marbles over and over or reciting the same song or poem several times. They follow certain routines that if you try to change could make them become annoyed and lost.
Learning challenges - Since most kids with Aspergers Syndrome commonly focus on one certain interest, learning other things might be rejected. They could remain focused on one thing they'd like and disregard the rest, until another idea could stir their interest that is not likely to happen without proper treatment applied.
Treatment:
Positive Reinforcement - Adults, particularly the parents play an important role in helping their kids in the treatment process through consistent praise and reward every time a slight improvement of their behavior is shown.
Social Skills Training - This is the most vital component of treatment for children with Aspergers. The most effective way to teach them is through body language in expressing meticulousness and uniformity. The most effective way to make this possible is to have a kid interact; play with the child, or books or movies. Through this, kid with aspergers can not only develop his interaction skills, but will also learn new interest.
Assigning Of Tasks - This could be done through role playing or even just simple tasks such as drinking their milk, or fixing their stuff with the involvement of the parent. And it is important that in every task they accomplished, recognition is given so that they could be conditioned to follow and interact with you.
Learning New Skills - Teaching a kid with Aspergers of new stuff such as composing of poems, reciting new song, or any activity that will help them develop new skill. Having purity, patience, and perseverance while doing this can ensure faster progress of their development.
However, unlike autism, a kid with Aspergers Syndrome though having difficulty in social interaction with other kids and with adults, are still willing to connect, while children with autism are more emotionally disengaged. To clearly understand how a child with Aspergers Syndrome acts and reacts, check the following:
Symptoms:
Poor pragmatic language skills - A kid with Aspergers Syndrome may not be able to hit the right tone and volume of speech. Meaning, their voice sounds expressionless or flat so you can't tell whether they're mad or happy by their tone. The child might become fixated on a particular topic and cause boredom to others with incessant talk even when other kids have given clear signals that they aren't.
Obstacles tolerating changes - One noticeable characteristic with children with Aspergers Syndrome is the demonstration of repetitive action. Such behavior includes counting a group of coins or marbles over and over or reciting the same song or poem several times. They follow certain routines that if you try to change could make them become annoyed and lost.
Learning challenges - Since most kids with Aspergers Syndrome commonly focus on one certain interest, learning other things might be rejected. They could remain focused on one thing they'd like and disregard the rest, until another idea could stir their interest that is not likely to happen without proper treatment applied.
Treatment:
Positive Reinforcement - Adults, particularly the parents play an important role in helping their kids in the treatment process through consistent praise and reward every time a slight improvement of their behavior is shown.
Social Skills Training - This is the most vital component of treatment for children with Aspergers. The most effective way to teach them is through body language in expressing meticulousness and uniformity. The most effective way to make this possible is to have a kid interact; play with the child, or books or movies. Through this, kid with aspergers can not only develop his interaction skills, but will also learn new interest.
Assigning Of Tasks - This could be done through role playing or even just simple tasks such as drinking their milk, or fixing their stuff with the involvement of the parent. And it is important that in every task they accomplished, recognition is given so that they could be conditioned to follow and interact with you.
Learning New Skills - Teaching a kid with Aspergers of new stuff such as composing of poems, reciting new song, or any activity that will help them develop new skill. Having purity, patience, and perseverance while doing this can ensure faster progress of their development.
