Question for you all

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Teaching social skills is so difficult...I am working with a student and I am trying...but it so hard. And, the thing I notice is that students accept other students with down syndrome or other mental disabilites yet don't accept our kids with Aspergers. I think it is becuase our children look so very normal....even though they have a disability....

jan

"In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein

Success is not measured by one's position but by the obstacles one has overcome to obtain that position

From: lisa marasigan <lisaldy777@...> Sent: Wed, September 22, 2010 5:28:29 PMSubject: Re: ( ) Re: Question for you all

ne,

I agree with you. If my 15yr DS can overcome both he will not have behaviors that is a daily struggle. -

From: susanne hansen <s_hansen34@...> Sent: Tue, September 21, 2010 10:59:24 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Re: Question for you all

Angi,

I'd have to say the primary challenge is the lack of social skills and the difficulty learning/understanding social norms. If my son could get better at that he would have less issues in school, he would have friends and therefor he would probably have less meltdowns. So definitely social skills deficite would be the main challenge. Second, is getting teachers and others to understand Aspergers and know that our kids are different. Maybe they would be less judgemental of them and us.

I'm working on my BS in Psych too. Good luck! ne

From: baileybear64 <baileybear64@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Question for you all Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:22 AM

our most significant challenge is most definitely the meltdowns (associated with his rigidity and sensory issues). If we could take the meltdowns away, our child would be quirky, but life would be a lot less stressful Miranda>> I am the parent of a 12yo son with AS. Currently, I am half-way through getting my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. For a paper I am writing currently, would any of you be willing to share some of the major challenges you face raising a child with this type of disorder. Challenges can be within your home and without (educational settings, problems with doctors, taking them out in public, etc).> > I would truly appreciate any help that anyone is willing to offer. If you would like to

respond privately, please use my email address listed to do so. Responses on the group site are fine with me as well, if allowed.> > Thanks again for the all help and advice you have provided to me since I joined this group!> > Angi Clifton>