+ Children with Asperger's Syndrome Lily Geist

+ Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability that is considered to be one of the Autism Spectrum disorders. It is characterized by repetitive behavior, severe lack of social skills verbal/nonverbal behavior, and impairments in social relationships.

+ Signs and Symptoms of Asperger’s Above average memorization skills Anxiety and/or tantrums during change or spontaneity Inability to be empathetic Obsession with a certain topic, subject, or idea Lack of “common sense” Minimal and/or inappropriate social interactions Above average vocabulary Difficulty understanding feelings Attachment to routine

+ Differences between Asperger’s and Autism Average to above average IQ Delayed motor skills Express interest in others Normal development of language Below average IQ No problems with motor skills No interest in others Severe lapses in language development Asperger’sAutism

+ Tips for teaching children with Asperger’s Provide a quiet area for the child to go to whenever he/she becomes upset. Explain metaphors and sarcasm. Work hard to maintain consistency and structure. (For example, write the homework in the same spot on the board everyday, and routinely remind class of exams and quizzes.) Note and point out strengths often. Assign partners and groups for group work. If something changes in the daily schedule, give as much advanced notice as possible. It may be difficult for the child to listen, take notes and read at the same time. Let the child borrow another students notes or provide him/her with a copy of the notes. Post things that are due on the board and make a copy for him/her. They need to be constantly reminded of due assignments.

+ How I would approach this as a teacher I would of course make all adjustments needed in the classroom such as constant reminding of due assignments, assigning members for groups, and writing the homework and test dates on the board. Meeting the child’s parents would also be useful to learn how to better the classroom, and the child’s education on an individual level. Providing him or her with print outs of assignments due and copies of notes would be necessary. I would let the parents know that they can contact me about anything, and we could even meet consistently to discuss progress or changes.