In my own practice, my Asperger’s teenagers and young adults have often been bullied and carry the wounds of bullying deeply ingrained in their sense of self-esteem. Continue Reading Steps To Competence Among Neuro-Typicals 2024-07-29
Depression can lead to serious problems such as drug abuse, problems at school or work, low self esteem, self injury, reckless behavior and even suicide. It is important for parents and school officials to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression because many with Aspergers will not...
But a pivotal time came whenGreg had an ‘a ha’ moment during his junior year in high school as he all-at-once developed social self-awareness.He was able to look at himself with new eyes – as his peers might see him. Suddenly, my years of guidance (to try to manage his tics ...
Children with Asperger's have difficulty coping with stress, confusion, and frustration. Predictability is important to people with this syndrome. Those with Asperger's often depend on routines to get through the day, and can become very upset if their routines are interrupted; children may have ...