Editorial Reviews. Review. 'Asperger's Syndrome in Young Children is easy to read, with lots of Asperger Syndrome in Young Children: A Developmental Approach for Parents and Professionals - Kindle edition by Laurie Leventhal- Belfer.
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Some have good speech and language skills, but still have difficulty using their speech socially or to sustain a conversation.
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Their use of language may be overly formal or 'adult-like'. They may talk at length about their own topics of interest, but find it hard to understand the back and forth nature of two-way conversations.
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Children and young people with ASD have difficulty understanding the 'social world', for example, they often have difficulty recognising and understanding their feelings and those of people around them. This in turn can make it difficult for them to make friends. They may prefer to spend time alone, or appear insensitive to others because of their difficulties understanding social rules and expectations.
Children and young people with ASD often prefer familiar routines e. They may also have unusual intense and specific interests, such as in electronic gadgets or lists of dates. They might use toys more like 'objects' to line up, for example. They may have unusual responses to particular experiences from their environment such as tastes, smells, sounds and textures. For example, they could be very sensitive to the sound of a hair dryer, or the feel of certain materials against their skin.
Some children show unusual repetitive movements such as hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complicated whole body movements.
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Some of this will be done by watching your child in different settings eg school. There is no single test eg blood test or brain scan for ASD. However, several different tests may be carried out to exclude other conditions e. Children with ASD can have general or specific learning disabilities which may range from mild to severe. They will have their own strengths and difficulties, both with their learning and their abilities, like all children.
There are no known cures for ASD, but children and families can be helped in many ways.
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There are various approaches available to help with communication and learning, and for children with ASD, it is often better to intervene as early as possible. Usually, there will be several people involved in the care of a child with ASD, such as a speech and language therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist and a medical doctor paedicatrician or child psychiatrist.
There might also be specialist courses on parenting, parent support groups, advice on how to help the wider family and more general advice about benefits, for example, from local child health services and independent organisations such as the National Autistic Society. Children and young people with ASD often need some special educational support. This may be in a special school, or in a mainstream school with extra help to manage conflict and upset feelings, and to get on with other people, for example.
Unstructured situations, such as break and lunch-times, can be very difficult for some children with ASD, who may be vulnerable to bullying or exploitation, particularly in secondary schools.
Most children and young people with ASD continue to experience similar difficulties throughout life, although generally they become less severe over time. Getting help as early as possible for children and young people with ASD can make a real difference.
Social services can have a role to play in providing practical support and help for the young person and their family. They can provide help in accessing local services and resources, such as respite care, and advice on disability allowances. Many families also value support from their local autism parent and carer support group. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome B Boyd Jessica Kingsley.
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It is OK playing on the computer because I can find people who like the same things as me. When, if at all, should a child be informed about AS?
Including a useful summary of early childhood development stages, Leventhal-Belfer and Coe provide a diagnostic model based on assessment of the child in contrast to 'neurotypical' children, considering relationships at home, in school or in care. Their book shows how to develop tailored early intervention strategies and to assist parents, teachers and mental health professionals in making informed decisions to nurture the development of AS children. She lives with her husband, son, daughter and beagle. Cassandra Coe is a clinical social worker.
She has dedicated her career to addressing the mental health and developmental needs of young children and has been involved in teaching, mentoring and providing assessment and treatment services to a wide range of children and families. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two young children.
Chapter 5 The Parents Journey. From Traditional to Alternative. An Intervention for Building Relationships. Chapter 11 Building Connections with the Childs School. Chapter 12 The Ongoing Journey. A Developmental Guide for Parents and She lives with her husband, son, daughter and beagle. Cassandra Coe is a clinical social worker.
She has dedicated her career to addressing the mental health and developmental needs of young children and has been involved in teaching, mentoring and providing assessment and treatment services to a wide range of children and families.