Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive. I found this book wonderful, answered alot of questions, gives great tips in helping also:) God bless and take care on your journey:) From: pattykal <pattykal@...>Subject: ( ) Son has Asperger's Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 9:17 AM My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Patty, how old is your son? I can suggest some children's books for little ones... TJ > > My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? > Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 My 9 yr. old son has Asperger, and has been diagnosed since 6 yrs.We have had tremendous highs and lows, he whole family.Things eventually get sooooooo much better.Each child is different, you have to treat each symptom.From: pattykal <pattykal@...>Subject: ( ) Son has Asperger's Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:17 PM My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 For the last couple of years, I've been breaking down even the smallest situations and explaining what's happening to Dylan step-by-step since he has trouble reading social cues. He's actually somewhat interested in what I tell him and I can tell he files it away somewhere for future use. And he's much better at picking up social cues now (he's 12, mild Aspergers) so I think it helps. "Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out." From: pattykal <pattykal@...> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:17:06 AMSubject: ( ) Son has Asperger's My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thank you for this list. Perfect timing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 How old is your son? If you haven't heard this yet, there's a saying that if you meet one person with AS, you've met one person with AS. In other words, you can't generalize too much about likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses because everyone with AS is just a little bit different. So what works for my son may not work for yours. I just try to work with my son's strengths to overcome his weaknesses so he can be an independent adult and to make sure that his home is a stress free zone. There are a lot of books and websites with advice, but the trick seems to be to find the advice that will fit your son's personality and interests. You can also check the archives of this group and other to see what has been recommended in the past. I've gotten a lot of great advice from parents in groups, plus some local support groups I've found. Give yourself and your family some time to come to terms with this diagnosis. For now, I'd recommend reading and learning as much as you can. As a parent, you are going to have to figure out how to advocate for him especially at school. Take things step by step, little by little. And when you have something to celebrate or when you get frustrated or stuck - visit this group and share. All of us here have been in your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hi Patty, welcome to our group! Where do you live? How old is your ds? To help with social skills, many people look for a social skill group. These are often put together by speech therapists but I've seen them with therapists as well. You might also like the material found here --> www.socialthinking.com There are tons of books and sites anymore. That is just one that I like. Roxanna Autism Happens ( ) Son has Asperger's My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty Wanna slim down for summer? Go to America Takes it Off to learn how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 The ones I have for my son would be too young for him then, but there's a lot out there, you just have to find it Search for social stories, making friends, getting along with others, etc. on Amazon.com. I like amazon, because it will then find others on those topics and 'reccommend' them to you in the future. But for social interactions and awareness of others, I am constantly prompting my son and pointing things out to him. It's second nature to me now, for example, to see a child who's crying and tell my son, that child is upset! I'm always pointing out the feelings and labeling them for him. He has the basics down somewhat now, but more subtle cues will be harder. I'm waiting for the day he turns and says 'I know Mom!' with attitude Same for social interactions, he needs to be prompted with specific steps to follow. Say hello, ask to join in, etc. Last weekend was the very first time I've heard him initiate play with a peer...I was overjoyed almost to tears! TJ > > > > > > My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? > > > Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Again, WOW! Your son sounds so much like mine. I am glad you are here… and look forward to hearing more about you and your son! =) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of pattykal Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:36 AM Subject: Re: ( ) Son has Asperger's Thanks for the words of encourage. I knew something was different about my son from a very young age, he's 10 now. He so marches to his own drum and doesn't care what anyone else thinks (or maybe I should say he is not very aware of what others think). And yet he's acutely sensitive to anything he perceives as kids teasing or picking on him and gets very upset. And he has a tough time letting go of things once he's upset. I worry so much about him getting hurt by others because he doesn't present himself well and doesn't realize how he sounds to others. He's a sweet, bright, loving child and it's so hard to see him struggle. > > From: pattykal <pattykal@...> > Subject: ( ) Son has Asperger's > > Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:17 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? > > Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 ds = dear son (dh = dear husband, dd = dear daughter) A social skill group is usually for your ds and other kids who need to work on social skills. So you would drop him off for an hour and he could work on things under the guidance of a speech therapist (usually.) If you dig up your local autism group, they can usually tell you where to find a group or a therapist who does the groups. Roxanna Autism Happens ( ) Son has Asperger's > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My son was just diagnosed with Asperger's. I don't know how to help him as a parent. Social interactions are a particular concern. And how do we help with his lack of awareness of other people's needs or feelings? > > Any suggestions from parents who have been there would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you know of any good books that teach parents how to help their child? Thanks, Patty > Wanna slim down for summer? Go to America Takes it Off to learn how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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