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1 Special Education & Asperger’s Syndrome

2 Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. On the outside a child with Asperger’s Syndrome doesn’t look different than any other child.

3 Asperger’s Syndrome Symptoms
Having one-sided conversations without noticing if the listener is listening. Unusual non-verbal communication including lack of eye contact, very few facial expressions, and awkward body movements. Obsession with specific and often unusual topics Inability to understand, empathize or be sensitive to others' feelings Having a hard time understanding non-literal phrases or humor Tendency to discuss self rather than others Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast Moving clumsily, with poor coordination

4 Asperger’s Syndrome treatment
Teach friendship skills appropriate with the child’s developmental stage Some appropriate questions could include: • What do friends do? • What makes a good friend? • What makes you a good friend? • Who are your friends at school? • Why do we have friends? • Why is (name) your friend?

5 Asperger’s Syndrome treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Learning social skills Self-control of emotions Obsessions Repetitive behaviors

6 Asperger’s Syndrome education
Children with Asperger’s Syndrome tend to be high-functioning and many are placed in general education classrooms

7 Asperger’s Syndrome support
Many family members have found support groups to be a vital part of an individual’s treatment plan.

8 Be patient and use repetition to help your child succeed!
Asperger’s Syndrome Be patient and use repetition to help your child succeed!


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