Early Childhood Intervention
This website is a place for families who are facing
challenges pertaining to their child's development and
growth.
It is a place to find answers and practical
suggestions. That's what Early Intervention Support is all
about.
Whether a family has a child with a challenging behavior,
a disability or developmental issue, childhood is short - it
should be savored and enjoyed.
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We understand developmental milestones and the challenges
of Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time
with families understanding the inner workings of childhood
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Asperger's Syndrome
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What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is marked by
difficulties in communication and social interaction. Children with this
condition find it difficult to identify and express their feelings, similar
to those diagnosed with autism.
Asperger's Syndrome Symptoms
- Find it challenging to connect with others
- Average to high I.Q.
- Doesn't hold eye contact and has trouble reading facial and body
language
- Flap their hands
- Speak without much emotion
- Need to follow schedules rigidly
- Tendency to rock, fidget, pace, repetitive hand motions, twitch
- Take metaphors literally
- Difficulty understanding jokes
- Needs detailed information to complete tasks
- Clumsiness, not paying attention
- Easily lost in details
- Generalize in a different way
- Socially awkward
- Have an intense interest in one specific subject
- Exhibit sensitivities to sounds, clothing, or food
- Cannot make small talk
How is Asperger's Syndrome diagnosed?
Asperger's Syndrome is similar to autism. The main difference is the
degree of impairment and language development.
Compared to classic autism, children with Asperger's Syndrome usually
don't show signs of major cognitive difficulties their I.Q. is in the normal
or even superior range and they have few, if any, delays in speaking. They
also usually hit most of their milestones within reasonable time periods.
Because of this, some describe children with this condition as
high-functioning or as having a mild form of autism.
They may see just like other children, but not quite. They appear to be
socially awkward in a manner that is not easily understood. Its probably
easy to understand why your doctor may miss seeing this in your child, or
perhaps even misdiagnose it completely.
Treating Asperger's Syndrome
The treatment team for your child will require involvement from doctors,
psychologists, teachers, therapists, and you. Depending on your child, the
exact treatment may consist of a combination of the following:
- A number of behavior regimens Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) floor
time, sensory integration therapy and others
- Social skills training might be used to teach your child the social
aspects that come naturally to other kids this often includes reviewing
scenarios so your child knows how to react before they happen.
- Alternative therapies, such as hippotherapy, where your child would
ride a horse to improve coordination, or martial arts therapy to help
his or her mobility.
- Medications, which may include anti-depressants
Where can I get More Information about Aperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome Coalition of the United States, Inc.
(ASC-U.S.)
2020 Pennsylvania Ave.
N.W. Box 771
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone 1-866-427-7747
Website: www.asperger.org
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone 1-800-328-8476
Website: www.autism-society.org
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone 619-563-6840
Website:
www.autismresearchinstitute.com
MAAP Services for Autism and PDD
P.O. Box 524
Crown Point, IN 46308
Phone 219-622-1311
Website: www.maapservices.org
Autism Network International (ANI)
P.O. Box 35448
Syracuse, NY 13235-5448
E-mail jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu
Website: http://ani.autistics.org
Additional Asperger's Resources
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Therapy Options
Thankfully, there are many ways to deal with childhood developmental
delays and behaviors. These include in-home services, outpatient (you take
your child to a clinic), inpatient (following injury or surgery) and school
based services. Which type of therapy should you choose?
Visit our Therapy Options
area to learn more.
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