What to do when we have an Asperger teenager?
This time comes at least to me, and I have doubts.
I found this very interesting article was in English and the translator is very bad, as I could have adapted it to understand it, I hope you enjoy and help you. About the author
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Dave Angel is a social worker and has been helping parents of teens with Asperger syndrome online for over four years. Get your free report 'Secrets to Parenting Your Child with Asperger Syndrome' Guide www.parentingaspergers.com / blog
What to do when we have an adolescent Asperger?
Adolescents with Asperger's may have difficulty adapting to the changes that occur between the ages of 12 and 18. They are often socially isolated and show rejection against intimidation by the fact that they act differently. They are eager to have friends and no idea how.
On the other hand, some adolescents adolescence Asperger good time because they are indifferent to pressure and tend to focus on a particular interest of theirs, such as music or computers.
Encourage your teen to develop an interest in something special for this to serve you likely to have something to share with other children. You can join with others who share your interests and avoid the isolation that might otherwise feel.
A big problem for many adolescents with Asperger's is its indifference to fashion, clothes for teens, celebrities, rituals and expectations of adolescents and teenagers. Girls may not be interested for example to send text messages to their friends and children may lack interest in sports. Sometimes adolescents with Asperger's have the interests of a child much younger than they really are. To help your child with their peers is better to teach them about the details of the commitments social send and receive messages organizing social events returning calls and initiating social relations. Encourage your son with Asperger to join clubs especially involving their interests.
need not your child share your syndrome diagnosis Asperger with peers, otherwise wants. However some teenagers Asperger like talk to others, especially least compromised situations as online (I imagine regards internet)
Talk with your teen about hygiene personal.Con track your routine ensure that this underway. If necessary provide motivators as system rewards. If conduct their hygiene tasks can be rewarded something they value as time doing an activity preferred. This may necessary since adolescents Asperger not worried so peers can think them. Your teenager also can keep hairstyle or clothing if unfashionable or too young for age. Having a same sex can help your son choose it suitable clothing everyday.
usually be ignorant about sex opposite appointments. Children can be too direct girls. Girls unable understand how flirt or know when going seriously. Girls may also be subject to harassment or rape. Hormonal changes can contribute to the rampant emotions in adolescents with Asperger. Often, the teen can not handle this and may have a crisis or become violent. Need to monitor this behavior take time to teach your child how to handle the situation.
Teach your children about sex, especially safe sex, and be as detailed and objective as possible. Do not judge or criticize and encourage your child to trust you. Do not skip talking about little things, like why girls should not sit on your lap, or give kisses and hugs to strangers. Children may need to be told that masturbation should take place in private.
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Like many teenagers feel alone and unable to fit, some turn to drugs and alcohol. Are unable to distinguish a good company of colleagues from a multitude of bad companions and may be trying to fit in the wrong group. Other teens are to take advantage of the naivety of adolescents with Asperger and influence them to do dangerous or illegal things such as buying alcohol or getting drugs. If you are stopped by police, teenagers can seem all-knowing Asperger due to honest answers and questions bluntly. Try to emphasize what the rules with your child teenager explaining that alcohol and drugs are illegal can help avoid many problems.
Though intelligent, adolescents with Asperger may have problems school because can handle and tackle over teacher. Some teachers can be hostile and each classroom is different atmosphere. Your child must suit each these environments quickly, everyday. This can carry distraction and problems organization. Major projects can be overwhelming for them. This can help adolescents require education classes special school. This may be the case even if never needed education special last. Ensure your son have somewhere safe school and can go when this anxious or fearful for can express emotions. View having a trusted advisor or go school nurse or counselor.
Adolescent Asperger risk health problems mental as suicide. If you have concerns about this get help immediately. Contact a psychologist or psychiatrist. If you feel there immediate threat his son call emergency services. Depression common and be treated by a professional. There many therapies and medicines can relieve symptoms depression.
Negotiation instead of issuing orders will more effectively to address adolescents Asperger. In this stage development your adolescent are more prone to rebel against directives ever. If your child is experiencing tremendous pressure, harassment or rejection school, staff must cooperate tackle these problems. If conditions improvement it could be time from finding new school. A location special educating a boarding therapeutic can providing professionals opportunity lead its son academic and socially. Professionals not let their son insulate can encourage appropriate social behavior e even help with vocational issues and Placement college.
Many teens Asperger learn to drive well because are eager follow rules. Make your new driver carry a telephone movil and card explaining syndrome Asperger.
Many teens with Asperger also do well summer jobs in area one particular interests, or other jobs low public contact.
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