Treatment and Interventions for Those With
Asperger's Syndrome
The purpose of treatment and interventions for Asperger's Syndrome
is to give a child the best chance to improve his or her abilities
to interact with others. The treatment will be tailored to the
specific child, as each person with Asperger's Syndrome will have
differences in the number and the severity of symptoms. The
treatment plan will also revolve around the family's available
resources. The treatment plan and interventions are designed around
the symptoms exhibited by the individual with the syndrome.
Families with children that have been diagnosed with Asperger's
Syndrome can secure services by contacting the local school
district, or by contacting organizations for Asperger's Syndrome.
Federal laws require that public schools provide educational
services that are appropriate for individuals with disabilities
including those who have Asperger's Syndrome that are between the
ages of 3 and 21. There may also be certain state and local laws
pertaining to the education of those with special needs. The school
personnel will identify goals by initiating and designing an
Individualized Education Program known as an IEP. The IEP will be
specific to the particular need of the student with special needs
such as Asperger's Syndrome. The IEP will be designed based on the
evaluation of the level of disability.
Typical school programs that may be set up to meet the needs of
those students with Asperger's Syndrome include smaller groups or
classrooms, a communication specialist to work on social training,
opportunities for structured social interactions, individualized
curriculum, and an assigned counselor to help the child cope with
emotional issues encountered during school.
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They also have a Website that you can make contact with them through at: www.ani.autistics.org
Common symptoms of individuals with AS include difficulty dealing with social situations, difficulty with non-verbal communication especially the inability to recognize body language such as facial expressions, sensory overload, awkward posturing, and a tendency to take everything literally.
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Treatment:
The treatment plan will involve therapies to improve
communication, social skills, and behavioral management.
Activity-oriented groups and focused counseling may also be
offered. The treatment plan may also include other conditions such
as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar
disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety
disorder, and depression. These conditions often coexist with
Asperger's Syndrome and must also be addressed when treating the
individual. These conditions may require therapy or therapy in
combination with medications.
Ongoing research continues in an attempt to discover the cause
or causes and any preventative measures that may be taken.
Home Treatment:
Those who care for a child with Asperger's Syndrome including
parents, other family members, babysitters and other caregivers
should seek education regarding Asperger's Syndrome so that they
can better understand the individual with Asperger's Syndrome and
be better equipped to assist the individual in learning new coping
skills. Speak with the individual's physician to locate resources
for education about Asperger's Syndrome and also contact
organizations for Asperger's Syndrome.
Children with Asperger's Syndrome typically respond better when
they have daily routines and rules that are consistent. They are
able to respond better to verbal communications rather than to
non-verbal communication.
When teaching someone with Asperger's Syndrome it might be
beneficial to teach in parts that build up to the big picture
instead of trying to present the entire concept at once. They also
respond well to visual supports such as schedules, charts and other
organizational aids. It is important to be aware of sensory stimuli
in the learning environment like ticking clocks, humming machines
and fluorescent lighting; all of these things are sensory
distractions that make it more difficult for the individual to
learn.
Asperger's Syndrome
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