Friendships are very important to your child's development. In many cases, children with Asperger's have social deficits that prevent them from interacting with others. Parents can do things to help their child start friendships, including:...keep reading ...
Friendships are very important to your child's development. In many cases, children with Asperger's have social deficits that prevent them from interacting with others. Parents can do things to help their child start friendships, including:...keep reading ...
AAFS MISSIONis to provide an accepting environment for members of the Autism Community where they can cultivate friendships, develop social skills, and connect to the greater community. AAFS VISION isa world in which there are no barriers to acceptance; a world where everyone is afforded a sociall...
Many adults with Aspergers and HFA have a hard time finding jobs now. What will the jobless rate be for that group when — if current statistics are correct — the 1 in 50 children who have Aspergers try to become employed? As it is now, lots of adults with Aspergers are looking for ...
Greg graduated high school with honors in 2018, and while never a ‘success’ in the social or sports realms, he won numerous academic accolades, held a part-time job throughout high school and was well-liked and respected by the teachers and other adults in his life. ...
” They’re looking for company, safety and acceptance to give them a sense of confidence. Those who have friends may have a lower tendency towards depression. However, many with AS who experience social anxiety or lack social skills in joining, starting, and maintaining friendships don’t ...
and case studies from his own practice to form a comprehensive, but simultaneously accessible read for the average person. Topics include childhood, college, relationships, friendships and careers. A must for anyone with a personal or casual interest in autism spectrum disorders.Here’s a link to...
” They’re looking for company, safety and acceptance to give them a sense of confidence. Those who have friends may have a lower tendency towards depression. However, many with AS who experience social anxiety or lack social skills in joining, starting, and maintaining friendships don’t ...
in your life that you can share your feelings with on a daily basis, work at developing friendships that are true give-and-take relationships. A local support group that includes single parents might be helpful. Some support groups have a network of parents who are on “phone duty” that ...
Because people with Asperger's can lack the ability to understand the perspective of others, they often do not return social feelings or share in the happiness or distress of others. They might fail to develop friendships as children and may be singled out by other kids as "weird" or "awkw...