What is Asperger Syndrome in children

The importance of an early diagnosis... to know how to act in this situation

Asperger Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects SOCIAL functioning, COMMUNICATION and LANGUAGE, motor capacity and the activities and interests of the individual who suffers from it, despite the fact that intelligence is normal (and even above normal). average). Adequate identification and EARLY ATTENTION, a good family environment, an adequate educational response, a high intellectual and learning capacity, are factors that predict a better social, personal and emotional adjustment in adult life. For all this, it is essential that ASD is identified and diagnosed.

Signs to DETECT Asperger Syndrome

1. Difficulties for social interaction and limited social relationships

2. Lack of empathy with other people

3. Difficulty understanding and understanding the world around them and the emotions of others others

4. They can react annoyed to certain external stimuli: noises, images, light and clumsiness in their movements

5. Restricted, rigid, systematic and repetitive interests and activities

6. Eccentric or unusual behavior

7. They don't usually look into your eyes when he talks to you

8. They talk a lot, in a high tone and sin

How to HELP and treat a child with Asperger syndrome at home

*HELP THEM to follow an established routine to lower the level of anxiety caused by this disorder.

* INCREASE their MOTIVATION. Remember that they have enough capacity to learn and even though they have trouble concentrating they can achieve it.

* AVOID FRUSTATION from appearing since they are usually very perfectionists so if something does not go as expected They get frustrated very easily, so their self-esteem deteriorates.

*You can teach your child some SAFETY PHRASES so that he can use them at times when he considers it n