About the Presentation Putting the Fragments of Aspergers

About the Presentation Putting the Fragments of Asperger’s Together, One Puzzle Piece at a Time

Spectrum of Autism Asperger’s Syndrome is just One Rain Drop Under the Autism Umbrella

History of Asperger’s Taking a Closer Look at Asperger’s Over the Years Gives a Better Picture

Brain Patterns Trying to Determine when Asperger’s begins to Cause Impairments and Limitations

Age of Diagnosis Taking Steps to Help a Child After Diagnosis is Important Due to Age

Unique Differences Figuring Out what ways to Help a Child with Asperger's can be like Untangling a Knot

Traits of Asperger's Five Main Traits Assist Us in Developing an Understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome Trait #1: Impaired Social Interaction Trait #2: Impaired Communication Skills Trait #3: Unusual responses to Sensory Stimulation Trait #4: Repetitive Behaviors Trait #5: Interests that Seem Odd or Obsessive

Trait #1: Impaired Social Interaction The Inability to Socially Express or Relate to Those Around You, in Meaningful ways

Help with Socialization Ways to Help Your Child with Social Interaction

Trait #2: Impaired Communication Skills Inability to Effectively Communicate Your Needs and/or Frustrations to Those Around You

Help with Communication Assisting a Child with Asperger’s May Make You Feel Like a Broken Record

Challenges of Traits #3 -5 Some Traits maybe very Challenging to Assist with at Times Due to Change

Trait #3: Unusual Responses to Sensory Stimulation Becoming Over Stimulated can Cause Distress and Anxiety

Help with Responses to Stimuli Teaching Coping Strategies can Help with Sensory Overload

Trait #4: Repetitive Behaviors The Need to Follow Rigid Schedules and/or Demonstrate Repetitive Behaviors

Helping with Schedules and Behavior Consistent Interactive Schedules Assist with Easing Anxiety and Negative Behavior Related to Change

Trait #5: Interests that Seem Odd or Obsessive Exhibiting Odd and/or Obsessive Interests within a Limited Range of Topics

Help with Positively Developing Interests Turning an Obsession into a Tool for Success in the Years to Come

Summary of Traits Taking a Moment to Reflect Back on the Traits and Challenges of Asperger’s

The Presentation There is a Reason Behind every Presentation, so what is the Reasoning Behind this One?

Acknowledging Asperger’s Syndrome A Note for All of You, and Those with Asperger’s

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