subject: How Can One Cope With A Child Who Has Aspergers Syndrome [print this page] Social interactions are one of the major issues for a child that has aspergers syndrome. In fact, lots of parents actually catch on finally once they begin looking at their child's reaction to social situations. Usually a child with Aspergers syndrome will have a tough time comprehending instructions from a person. They aren't sure, sometimes, who is talking in groups, or they cant distinguish between different nonverbal (face) cues in individuals. Often forming relationships and friendships become more and more of a pain than everything else.
A kid with aspergers will have low need to share a new discovery or experience with others most of the time. For example, if a kid paints a picture which he or she really likes, usually they'll keep it to themselves and not share it with anyone else like most kids would do. Think of the last time your nephew or son or grandson drew a picture. You perhaps have 15 on your refrigerator right now! Kids with Asperger syndrome may not be like this; instead they would hide it away or throw it away so that no one else can see it. This makes sense when you think about it.
What do you do when your non-Asperger syndrome child gives you a picture they drew or painted? You compliment them, you embrace them, you squeal a little bit! Kids with Asperger syndrome are smart! They do not like this. They do not like loud noises, being touched or being in the spotlight so to speak. The child could sometimes become obsessive with an object. For example they might be constantly amused by small toy trucks or small toy cars. They might become so obsessive with them that they would sit for hours and watch the way the wheels turn against the floor.
The child might try expressing how amazing he thinks it is, but it may appear that as soon as he opens his mouth to speak he gets stage fear. Take the car away, and he would likely be very upset. While a lot of children are like this, it's somehow different with him. It is, to a degree, an abnormal reaction!
by: Dave Angel
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