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The structured and individualized introduction to independence provided by residential transitional living programs help to create a sense of confidence and self-reliance in high functioning young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and other...By: Lesley Durkan on May 21Filed under: Aspergers, Social Skills- When we hear the words “Take 10” it usually signifies a time to relax, unwind, and refocus. The same is true for children, especially when presented with challenging demands or conditions. This article explores the importance of breaks and ideas...By: Claudia Matos on Jan 31, 07Filed under: Aspergers, Compliance Skills
- Adolescence is the period that marks the beginning of puberty through adulthood. With hormones flowing and many changes taking place, it can become an incredibly tense time for both children and their parents. Parents are faced with...By: Charlotte Fudge on Dec 27, 06Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Public MasturbationFiled under: Aspergers
- My son’s diagnosis came at a time in my life when I still believed a Pediatrician had to know everything there was about Children. I drowned my inner sense of alarm with the words of an experienced Doctor who treated more Children in one long day...By: na on Sep 1, 06Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Sometimes I have to go to the bathroom.Sometimes I have to go pee. Sometimes I have to have to go poop. Sometimes I have to go at home. Sometimes I have to go at school.After I go pee and poop I need to wipe myself. This is okay.I take...By: na on Jan 10, 07Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Autistic-Like Behaviors, Potty and Toilet Training, Potty and Toilet Training
- Many parents wonder what they can do to help their child who has difficulty following auditory instructions given in class. These students may appear forgetful, unable to remember steps of the tasks clearly explained. Our Expert Tip: Sharpen your...By: na on Jul 18, 06Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Issues, Following Directions
- Butterfly Effects Programs differ from others in that we put the tools for change in a parent’s hands. Whether you are participating in our home, school, group, or online programs - We realize that if change is to be lasting it must come from those...By: na on Aug 13, 06
- I have been having a hard time controlling my son who was diagnosed with aspergers. He has a nasty anger streak in him sometimes, and it has just become so difficult dealing with it in a constructive way. He doesn't take 'no' for an...By: mlopez on Mar 19Related topics and behaviors: Aggressive Behaviors, Anger Management, Asperger’s Syndrome, Tantrum Behavior, Tantrum Behavior
- My son is turning 13 and has Asperger's. What kind of birthday gifts would be appropriate for him?
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- I have been reading up on the DAN protocols and DAN doctors and am still a little leery doing all the myriad of tests that are required (not to mention that the cost a fortune!!). We think our daughter has aspergers and we are making sure that we...By: annieandjack on Mar 12Related topics and behaviors: Asperger’s Syndrome, Biomedical Treatment

