How do you fix Aspergers?

How is Asperger's Syndrome Treated?
  1. Social skills training.
  2. Behavior supports.
  3. Cognitive behavioral therapy.
  4. Parent education and training.
  5. Speech-language therapy.
  6. Occupational therapy.
  7. Special education classes.
  8. Medication.
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Can you get rid of Asperger syndrome?

Currently there is no cure for ASD. Nor are there any home remedies or herbal supplements proven to cure Asperger's syndrome or related conditions. But several non-surgical treatments exist to help manage many of the condition's symptoms including depression, social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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What is the best treatment for Asperger's?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) This type of “talk therapy” is typically used to help a person with Asperger's better regulate his or her emotions and impulses. It can also help children and adults cope with anxiety or depression.
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What are the 3 main symptoms of Aspergers?

About Asperger Syndrome

Many kids are diagnosed after age 3, with most diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 9. AS is characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, few facial expressions, and other peculiar mannerisms. Often, kids with AS have trouble reading the body language of others.
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Are people with Aspergers smart?

When you meet someone who has Asperger's syndrome, you might notice two things right off. They're just as smart as other folks, but they have more trouble with social skills. They also tend to have an obsessive focus on one topic or perform the same behaviors again and again.
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What happens if Aspergers goes untreated?

Some of the effects of unaddressed or untreated Asperger's syndrome may include: Social isolation. Difficulty making and keeping friends. Challenges in finding and maintaining steady employment.
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Can Aspergers live normal life?

The majority of children and adults with Asperger syndrome live well and are able to enjoy life and do many things that neurotypical people can do. Many people will have some level of difficulty with some daily tasks or interactions.
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Can people with Asperger's be successful?

The term "autism spectrum" refers to a wide range of developmental disabilities with varying degrees of severity. However, many adults who have been diagnosed with Asperger's still identify as an “Aspie.” Adults with Asperger's can be successful in some areas of their lives and struggle with other aspects.
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How can I help my Aspergers meltdown?

Low: Use a low, quiet voice to speak to your child. Slow: Their language processing is generally slower than ours (especially after a meltdown) so speak few words and each word slowly. Offer choices: In your quiet, slow speech, give them a couple of choices that they can choose to do now to feel better.
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Can people with Asperger's change?

People who have Asperger's often learn to adapt to the world around them. Many adults learn to hide their symptoms to the extent that they may appear neurologically typical. Some potential symptoms of Asperger's in adulthood are outlined below.
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How do adults with Aspergers behave?

Though people with Asperger's may find conversations to be hard or frustrating, they generally have average to high intelligence and strong verbal skills. They tend to engage in repetitive behavior and may have trouble understanding complicated feelings, gestures, or sarcasm.
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Is Asperger's disability?

Because Asperger's syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is among the conditions that qualify for disability benefits. Asperger's syndrome is classified in the Social Security Administration's blue book under autistic disorders and other pervasive developmental disorders.
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How do you discipline a child with Aspergers who won t listen?

How to Correct Problem Behavior
  1. REFRAME. Your interpretation of the “why” behind the behavior might be increasing your own anger… and it might be wrong. ...
  2. RESEARCH. Look for patterns to see what your child might be trying to say. ...
  3. REINFORCE & PUNISH. Behaviors have consequences. ...
  4. REPEAT. ...
  5. REQUEST.
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What causes Asperger's syndrome?

What causes Asperger's syndrome? No one thing causes Asperger's syndrome. However, research suggests that certain factors during pregnancy and after birth may put a child at higher risk of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
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How does Asperger's affect marriage?

Asperger's/non-Asperger's couples also face a number of other challenges, including: Sexual problems. Marshack says sex is one of the first things to fall apart in these relationships. Half of the problem arises from sensory issues, but the other half is the lack of empathy.
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What should you not say to someone with Aspergers?

5 things to NEVER say to someone with Autism:
  • “Don't worry, everyone's a little Autistic.” No. ...
  • “You must be like Rainman or something.” Here we go again… not everyone on the spectrum is a genius. ...
  • “Do you take medication for that?” This breaks my heart every time I hear it. ...
  • “I have social issues too. ...
  • “You seem so normal!
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How does an Asperger's mind work?

One popular theory is that people with Asperger's syndrome and other autistic disorders lack a "theory of mind" — the intuitive understanding that others have their own thoughts and feelings. As a result, they cannot imagine their way into the minds of others to anticipate their responses.
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Do Aspergers get angry?

In addition to difficulties with understanding emotions, individuals with ASDs may become angry quickly and may have difficulty calming themselves effectively. They often need to be taught skills to cope with an increase in irritability once they have been able to identify these emotions.
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Can a person with Asperger's drive a car?

One symptom of Asperger Syndrome (ASD) is an inflexible adherence to rules and order. On the one hand, this could make a driver with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) quite safe -- they won't exceed the speed limit or run a red light. However, consider your teen's ability to understand some nuance.
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Can a person with Aspergers live independently?

Though some may need assistance, many adults live with Asperger's syndrome independently. However, long-term planning by their family may be required.
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Is Asperger's a form of mental illness?

Asperger's Disorder was added to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) in 1994 as a separate disorder from autism. However, there are still many professionals who consider Asperger's Disorder a less severe form of autism.
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Are Aspergers Gifted?

Over the years, researchers have fre- quently noted that many individuals with exceptional gifts manifest autistic-like behaviors. Further, an increasing number of individuals with autism or Asperger's are identified as being gifted. These twice-exceptional learners are in good company.
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What Aspergers feels like?

People with Asperger syndrome often have difficulty 'reading' other people - recognising or understanding others' feelings and intentions - and expressing their own emotions. This can make it very hard for them to navigate the social world. They may: appear to be insensitive, even if they don't intend to be.
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What should kids with Aspergers not do?

The following tips can be useful for parents of Asperger's children: Do not coddle or shelter your child from any situation that might set him/her off. Exposing your child to social situations will allow opportunities for both of you to work through them.
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How do you punish a child with Aspergers?

The following discipline strategies can guide all children towards appropriate behaviour and away from inappropriate behaviour:
  1. praise and rewards for appropriate behaviour.
  2. clear rules about behaviour.
  3. positive consequences for appropriate behaviour.
  4. negative consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
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