Addressing the Strengths of Pupils with Asperger’s Syndrome
By Carol Edwards © 2014 Key points The key learning points in this article concentrate on using the youngster’s strengths, which make up for the limitations and drawbacks caused by social communication difficulties, social interaction complexities and a lack of social imagination. These traits, known as the triad of impairments, can be turned around when […]
Read moreWhat about parents that have Asperger’s?
Having Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism when you are parent is one of the most difficult things anyone on the Autism Spectrum can experience. There are probably times when you overwhelmed with sensory overload that you don’t know how to cope. This special issue of Autism Parenting Magazine, is devoted to this very issue, […]
Read moreThe Impact of an Asperger’s Parent on a Family by Cynthia Kim
Having a parent with Asperger’s in the family can a mixed bag. Aspie parents tend to be unconventional. This can mean anything from having an unusual way of expressing love to being the kind of parent who will spend weeks helping their child build a scale model replica of the Island of Sodor out of […]
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