How to Diagnose, Test, Cope and Deal with
Your Loved One's Asperger's Syndrome
If you're tired, frustrated, angry and confused about how to
help your child, spouse, parent, or other loved one cope with Asperger's Syndrome, good news
Asperger's
is not a curse - it is just a difference, and a difference that can be worked around.
Your Loved One CAN Still
Be a Happy, Stable, Calm, Successful and Productive Person
From: Craig Kendall
Re: Helping your loved one cope with Asperger's Syndrome
Dear Fellow Aspergers Supporter,
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If you're supporting a child, spouse or other
loved one who has Asperger's Syndrome, this will be the most important website you've ever found.
Because I'm going to reveal exactly how you can
get a full arsenal of proven coping strategies and techniques to help you deal with your loved
one's Asperger's Syndrome AND to help your loved one successfully live with Aspergers.
I
enjoy and appreciate the information, anything to help my son and my own understanding of what
life is like for Nicholas. It also helps me educate my son's teacher and EA which this process
is ongoing and at times very frustrating.
Laurie Charlick, Brantford, ON, Canada
Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! I have been looking
for this! My grandson is nineteen, and I am still learning everyday about Aspergers Syndrome,
and anything that can help me help him is so appreciated.
Sincerely, Kathryn Hamann, Hyampom, CA
My
name is Matt Turner from Australia. I have a 6 y.o. with Aspergers (fairly mild). I found your
work insightful and helpful - my wife is a doctor and spent many hours wading through medical
texts to no avail. Our son Finley Turner is a very bright, friendly, healthy, unconditionally
loved boy who can lose it sometimes. The guide helped us understand what to do and it helps him
as much as us. Thanks for the work and I have recommended you to other parents in similar
situations.
Matt Turner, Australia
Thank you so much for your wonderful book.
My son is 23 now. I had him tested through the years, and no significant diagnosis was ever given.
It saddens me that I could have done so much more for him when he was going through the social pains
of childhood if I would have had this knowledge about Aspergers. I am so thrilled with your research
and the fact you are willing to share it with so many people. His father is having difficulty
understanding our Son and his "quirks". I now have the tools you have put together to help us both
understand how we can be there for our son. Reading your book is totally "enlightenment".
God Bless You
Christine Provstgaard, Washington, DC
"I found the book very interesting and very helpful to know there is an
answer. Regards"
Debbie McKernan, Human Resources Co-ordinator, Lynbrook Vic Australia
Hi Craig,
I work as a psychologist in Victoria, Australia, and do intellectual assessments of children in
schools. When I searched on line, your information was the most informative, and so I bought
your books, and downloaded them. I sincerely appreciate your honesty, and the width and depth
of the information you have provided. Thank you most sincerely for what you have done.
Gillian Scoble PhD, MAPS
"The Asperger's Syndrome information is a godsend. It really helps me
deal with the students I work with because I didn't have a clue how to approach them."
Cynthia Smith, Tulsa, Ok
I have found your guide very helpful.I am continually trying to
gain knowledge on this subject and no one source has been very helpful until your book. I find
having a special child is a "special" gift that not all family and friends can understand or respect
for that matter! I am always happily encouraged to read books like this which give me hope and
help me to explain to my child and others that this is not a bad thing but, a gift that I haven't
fully figured out. Each new day with Gracie brings new challenges and new found talents that
are unique to her because of the Aspergers or PDD. I thank you again for your time consuming
work on this book to benefit all of us who have the responsibility of being the best parents we
can to of special children.
Sincere Thanks! Mary Pead
"Thank you so much for your information about Asperger's Syndrome.
I went to a therapist to try and learn how to be better in the relationship with my husband.
My therapist has taken your website for other adults with similar problems. Because of you allowing
me to have access to your knowledge, we now live a better quality of life-and we are almost 70
years old. Some peace at last. I thank you very much for your help. Pat Davies, Bauple, Queensland, Australia
"It helps me to connect with other parents, learn more and feel like I am
not alone."
Rose Pagel, Atlanta, GA
Your books have been very helpful and have given me a greater understanding
of my friends syndrome. With this information I now feel that I can help in a small way to give
her and her family a better understanding of what she goes through. Thank you for all your hard
work in compiling these books and guides. Job well done. Yours truly
Andrew Jeffers, Brisbane, Australia
I
found your articles to be extremely helpful...I applaud you for sharing your story and helping
others who are going through similar situations. Thank you for sharing your story.
Candi Kilgore, Jacksonville, FL
From down here in New Zealand, I have found your Survival Guide a very good
and a concise record of all one needs to know about this Syndrome. I have a grandson now 12
years old with AS. To cut a longer story short he now has some recognition from his School of his
disability and has a resource person to help him. Keep up the good work. I find your continuing
resource material through e-mail very useful (i.e. most recently the Video of a student I think
in his mid twenties who found out he had AS). The practical tip to look at a person's nose (rather
than looking into his eyes) when speaking so not to be intimidated is an example of a useful practice
to try out.
Cheers
from Neville
"Hi, Mr. Craig Kendall
Thanks for the Newsletter, it has been a great help for me to understand Aspergers Syndrome.
Thanks Again"
Shanti Santos
I
was pleasantly surprised by the consistency, and thoroughness of the topics. I think this is
a valuable tool for anyone who has someone with Aspergers or knows some who has Aspergers. I
think this was a valuable tool for me because as a parent we all need a kick in the butt and
stay on task, constantly fighting, updating and communicating with caregivers, teachers and finding
tools for our children. Keep it up!
Peggy Stockdill, Daniel (age 13), Minneapolis, MN
"I feel like I can't thank you enough. As you know, we love our children
so very much and we don't want them to just "fit in" but to live the life they were put on this
Earth to live. I cannot say enough wonderful things about these e-mails. Getting an e-mail and
or video (even better because sometimes I am too tired to read anything) from someone saying exactly
what I feel and think is amazing!!!" Noreen Lewis
While my son, now age 5 has not yet been formally diagnosed the ASD, his teacher
thought that his interaction with others required investigation. The Asperger's Syndrome Survival
Guide has given me a very clear understanding of the condition and the most important issues that
need addressing in my child. In fact it enabled me to sort out all the mumbo jumbo being given to
me from "health professionals" and gave me the knowledge and strength to stand up to all the different
courses of action being recommended by well meaning people. (I felt I was being bullied by the
teachers at my sons school - who definitely didn't understand ASD) So thank you very much for your well written book that basically offered a lifeline in a very
confusing time.
Regards
Miranda Hirsch, Karridale, Western Australia, Australia
"Hi Craig, The information is very helpful, because it describes the syndrome of Asperger's. Since my
little nephew as been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, I can help my niece with the information
she needs. Its been a great help to her, when she needs a question answered. So keep doing what
you are doing. Regards"
Silvana Ulisse, Canada
I
definitely found your information helpful. My grandson was just diagnosed this summer. He is
very smart and sweet. We will continue to be an advocate for him thanks to your information.
I am including a picture of him. Thank you,
Terrie Scott, San Antonio, TX
I am the grandparent of a nine year old recently found to have Asperger's.
While there is growing press awareness here about Asperger's, most of the general public would see
a child as being difficult and especially so should there be a public meltdown. I, and others close
to him, have only very recently become aware of the point of view of someone with Asperger's.
Your book has been very helpful with regard to this. The newsletter helps to remind me of aspects
or gives additional light.I much admire your dedication. It is a reminder to me continue
to aspire in that direction, hopefully with the more productive results that can come from better
understanding.
Thank you very much,
David Malcolm Scott, Belfast, Co Down, Northern Ireland
"Dear Craig I have a 7 year old granddaughter who has just been diagnosed with Aspergers. I have a greater
insight into the condition now and under-
stand her so much better. I always wondered why at this time of the year she never wanted to
go to the shopping malls to see the Christmas lights and Father Christmas etc. like most children.
And lots an lots of other things. She is very bright and has an advanced vocabulary and an excellent
memory. Your articles have enlightened me and I look forward to them. Thanks once again"
Maria Drummond-Hay, Cape Town, South Africa
The benefit of your book has been that I can argue my case about my son
to the so called "experts". We just finished our psych eval last week and have yet to get the
results. I paid for this out of my own pocket. The intern (college student) spent about 10 hours
with my Asperger son. She said her results are not conclusive just yet but that she is leaning towards
anxiety. ANXIETY!!!!!!!!!!! My son fits all the classic signs and symptoms of Asperger's and
I would not know this if I did not have your book. For 6 years now we have been trying to find what
is wrong with this kid. Until I read your book I honestly didn't have a clue. UTMB ruled out
Manic Bipolar and steered me towards the PDD-NOS. That's when I found your book online. Thanks
for your straightforward, easy reading manual for parents and children with Asperger's.
Karen Chierighino
Richmond, Texas
"Your newsletter has been a great help to me. I have a little 4 y.o.
boy in my Sunday School class and it has been quite a challenge to know how to give a lesson in
a way that would benefit him. I feel now that I can relate to him much better, as I now understand
why he cries and gets distressed when we go into a classroom that has a faulty microphone which
sometimes gives out a high pitched shriek, and why he insists on sitting on the same chair, in the
same spot each week. I thank the Lord that I was able to receive your Newsletters and thank you
VERY MUCH for them. God bless you for the good work that you are doing. Cheers"
Kaye Williams, Adelaide, Sth. Australia
"Hi
my son of 3 and a half years was diagnosed today, I had concerns so prior to his appointment I researched
it and joined your newsletter. The information was so helpful and very supportiveit was
almost like having a counselor as I opened each email I felt like some one really understood my
situation so thanks you so much for that, it's a very hard thing to accept and you do feel alone
but with the letters I was given inspiration and hope that not everything was going to be
doom and gloom it was and still is a lifeline.
Mr. and Mrs. Allcok, ST Albans, Hertfordshire, England
"I
have found the newsletters very valuable. I have forwarded them to teachers who work
with Matthias when they apply."
Abby Brown, St. Paul, MN
"This Newsletter has been very valuable, in the sense, an eye opener to
the condition along with the hope that all is not lost....please continue"
Alifia Nalwalla
Birmingham, England
Your newsletter helps me learn more about the syndrome. It gives me
bite-sized pieces of information and it's topical format makes it easy for me to share with others.
I share it with my husband and my mom mostly. And because the information is bite-sized,
it is easier for me to remember and I use that in day-to-day conversation with close friends who
have questions. Sincere thanks for your newsletter.
Hilary Reach
I
have been reading your Newsletter for a while now. Find attached a picture of my family. Joel is
the little boy in glasses. Thanks for putting a smile on me.My knowledge and support
is increasing. I feel more positive towards helping my son than ever.
Regards,
Mariat Lennon, Milton Keynes, England
I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, how much your
Aspergers news letters has help me try to understand my 9 year old son better he just got diagnosed
in June with Aspergers. It's very hard for me still and I just hope that I could do it. Thank
You very much
Claudia Nazario, Monroe, NY
The Survival guide has been incredible! We are currently "waging war"
with our son's school district because they don't feel he is autistic enough to warrant services
geared towards Aspergers. Having read up on Aspergers and knowing it is more that just ADHD and
distractibility, has renewed our hope for our son. Getting the Aspergers diagnosis and reading
this guide finally gave us the last pieces to the puzzle we call Tucker (our son). It all makes
much more sense now. Thanks a ton!
Michelle Anderson, Kenosha, WI
I
am Ben's grandmother and see him every single day. He is a joy. What your info does is help us
to understand the melt downs that quite frankly we have always put down to the meds that he takes.
We have proved your theory of a strict regime for Ben. Each letter adds to our knowledge. Keep
it up dear friend. We learn from you every day and will I am sure continue to learn. God Bless you.
Pat, UK
Your
newsletters have been extremely helpful to me. They are easy to read, and cover important topics
that are relevant to what I'm looking for. I'm a clinical social worker at a private art college
in NYC. Thank you for taking the time to put something like this together! Sincerely,
Jernee Montoya, LCSW CASAC, New York
Dear Mr. Kendall, I find these newsletters extremely helpful. They are concise, to the point, and easy to read.
Keep 'em coming!
Jernee Montoya, LCSW, CASAC
You have helped me realise that my husband and son do not suffer from Aspergers
BUT some of the behaviour is similar and it has helped me detach from it as a characteristic of
them rather than something wrong with me. It has changed my life. You are doing a great job
I really loved the video (sent with the newsletter) of the boy talking about lack of facial expression
and misreading facial expression.
Thanks
Larraine Wood
Tamworth NSW Australia
Hi Craig,
Thank you so much for your quality work! I found your books to be helpful. Generally, the info
you provide is more relevant and in-depth than a similar one that is out there (though Id rather
not mention names since any help we get divulging Aspergers information to parents is greatly appreciated!).
Thank you again kindly,
Theresa Meuse, Bedford, MA
When I first purchased the book I was not entirely sure if my son had Aspergers
and as I read it I thought no he does not fit those criteria. However, as time has passed and my
son has gotten that bit older (he will be 8 on the 22 Apr) I have been observing him more closely
and in the last week he was actually confirmed by an eminent Professor as having both Aspergers
and ADD. I then went back to your book and read it again and could see so much more and was very
interested to see what the future holds. I have read a number of other books in the recent past
but found your book to be very practical from the schooling point of view and what to expect so
thanks for your help.
Good luck and kind regards,
Sarah
Just wanted you to know that your newsletters are a blessing and a wealth
of valuable information.
Mirinda, Greenville, SC
This is information your doctors
can't (or won't) give you. Information you won't find at the library or bookstore. And information
you desperately need if you want your loved one to finally enjoy a "normal" life and do all
the things you take for granted, like:
Make and keep friends
Do well in school
Get along well with friends and neighbors
Treat family members with love and respect
Enjoy an active social life
Hold down a steady-paying job
Act like a responsible, independent adult
Take good care of themselves
Find a rewarding career
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I know you want your loved one to achieve those dreams. But
right now, they seem out of reach, don't they?
Believe me, I know. Because two years ago,
I was standing in your shoes.
I was typing the phrase "Asperger's Syndrome" into every search engine
on the Internet just hoping to find a magic solution that would help.
I read through website after website trying to track down answers. I
searched for reasons, guidance, even just someone to talk to. All I found was the same old rehashed information
on Asperger's Syndrome nothing useful. And certainly nothing that told me how to help a loved one cope
with Aspergers.
It was incredibly frustrating. I was literally at the end of my rope
because every day seemed like one long, never-ending bad dream that I couldn't wake up from.
You see, my son, Alex, who has Asperger's Syndrome, was in the middle
of a major Aspergers episode he was terribly unhappy. It was so difficult to communicate with him.
He was running away from home and couldn't get along with any of his peers. All the days of worrying and
yelling had taken their toll on my wife and me (the same feeling you've probably had with taking care of
your loved one the stress is incredible, isn't it?).
I Needed Answers
The Internet was just the start for me. I devoured everything I could
find at the library, including boring, technical medical journals and dozens of books. I tracked
down every Aspergers expert I could find. And during our journey, my wife and I went from knowing nothing
about Aspergers and having NO idea how to help him to becoming an expert who has been able to help him
build friendships, stay organized and do well in school.
And after my months of research I can tell you one thing for sure:
if you're supporting a loved one with Aspergers, you have a better chance of winning one of those multi-state
lotteries than of finding the information you need to help your loved one SUCCESSFULLY cope with Aspergers.
Why? Because nearly all of
the information that's available is produced by doctors and professors who have a clinical relationship
with Asperger's Syndrome NOT by people who are living with the disorder day in and day out.
But you don't need cold, clinical theories from physicians who spent
a few hours a day tending patients with Aspergers. You need coping strategies that work from people
who walked in your shoes day in, day out.
Here's the second thing I can tell you for sure: if you don't get
your hands on proven coping strategies and soon your loved one may never learn the skills necessary
to have lasting relationships, to do well in school, to hold down a job, and to live a successful happy
life.
Want proof? Let me tell you how my family has been affected by my
son's long struggle with Aspergers.
Years Of Not Understanding My Son's Condition
When Alex was very young, my family didn't understand Alex's condition.
We did not know what to do when my son had another episode. We could often see it coming -- the screaming
matches when he tried to play with boys his age. Hitting his brother because he "cheated" at basketball
-- nobody seemed to play by Alex's rules. We didn't know what to do. We weren't knowledgeable about Aspergers.
We simply pretended like it didn't exist.
In fact, no one in my house, not even me, used the word "Aspergers".
When he went into an episode, we just sat back and hoped that he'd
either get over it on his own or out grow it.
My Wife and I Got Scared
About a month into summer vacation several years ago, I started to
notice that Alex was getting more and more upset. I could see changes in him, but I didn't know it had
anything to do with Aspergers. We weren't talking to any therapists or doctors about it because we
thought it was unique to Alex. Slowly, things got worse.
Two months into summer vacation, my son was really bad. Unstructured
time was a serious problem. Alex needed everything to be planned with no deviation to his schedule. He
became very agitated and withdrawn and starting yelling at everyone who tried to talk to him.
I could see things go from bad to worse. He had been threatening to
run away from home and now he disappeared.
Finally He Ran Away From Home
Alex had been saying that everyone hated him. After all, he got
into arguments with anyone he played with. My heart sank when he said that my wife and I hated him too.
He had threatened to run away from home, then he disappeared.
We looked everywhere, we called the neighbors and I started driving around
the neighborhood in my car looking for him. We were terrified. Just before we called the police,
my wife found Alex hiding under the cabinets in the bathroom. Thank God he was safe.
This time it wasn't like the other times, it was much worse.
My son was turning into a completely different person. We were
so scared for him. He was so sad. He wanted friends but got into arguments whenever he played with them.
He would say mean things to his family and friends. He
alienated somany of his classmates and the neighborhood children in just a short period of time.
The Withdrawal Started
If that wasn't bad enough, my son started withdrawing from the world.
The only thing he wanted to do was play on his computer. He was fixated by certain games and never played
with anything else. He didn't seem to care if he was completely alone in the world.
It was so bad that we worried that he would not do his homework because
it was not in his narrow scope of subjects he focused on.
I Got Fed Up
One day after he screamed at his brother for about an hour, I started
to get really mad (but not mad at him, though).
I was mad that I didn't know what was wrong.
I was mad that it didn't seem like anything could help him.
I was mad that neither his teachers nor his doctor was doing anything
except pretending the problem would fix itself.
And I was mad that I didn't have any information. I didn't even
know the correct name for what he had.
I Decided It Was Time For My Son To Get Help
My wife and I finally decided it was time for Alex to see a specialist.
Of course he did not want to go. But we had to insist. We went to his pediatrician but he didn't seem too
concerned. He said that a lot of boys act out and he couldn't find anything physically wrong with
him.
The Doctor Didn't Have A Clue
When I did talk to the doctor, he didn't have a clue. He didn't
think that my son was "that bad." He said that he was just immature for his age and ran a bunch of tests.
I asked him many other questions, too, but he didn't have any answers.
He couldn't give me one single answer!
But it also made me realize that he was part of the problem, not part
of the solution.
A Family Friend Recommended A Therapist
We brought Alex to a therapist that a friend recommended. She met with
our son and we finally got answers to some questions. After several sessions, she put a name
to it Asperger's Syndrome. At first I was upset that there really might be something wrong
with my son, but at least now I had an idea what was wrong. My quest was on to learn as much as I
could to help my son.
I Went To The Library
I decided to visit a library in my area to find some answers.
When I went in, I felt nervous about asking the reference librarian for help finding information on "Asperger's
Syndrome." I didn't know if they had any information at all or really would help.
Thankfully, I was wrong. Everyone in the library was very helpful. That
wasn't the problem.
The problem was that there weren't very many books on Asperger's
Syndrome. There were zillions of books on weight loss, gardening, cooking, and living with other health
problems but there were no books on how to cope with someone who has Asperger's Syndrome.
The books I did find spend most of the time talking about what Aspergers
is and why people have Asperger's Syndrome, but they never talked about the kinds of issues I was facing
with my son... such as how to get the right treatment, what treatments work, how to make long lasting
friends, how to help them get a good job, etc.
Plus, most of the books about Asperger's Syndrome were too technical
to be easily understood or were written by Aspergers people for Aspergers people. Neither type of book
was helpful to me, so there was a huge gap in the knowledge base.
That's why I started finding other sources of information. I read articles,
college textbooks, and similar materials. Plus, I started finding support groups.
After about 30 days of MASSIVE research, I finally could say that
I had a handle on the situation and could identify most of the mistakes we were making.
However, I didn't stop there. Over the next few months, I started
interviewing parents, therapists, hospital workers, social workers, and individuals that have Aspergers.
I read blogs and support groups and started compiling information, making notes, and creating checklists.
As I was doing all of this, my main goal was to support my loved one.
I Decided To Learn Everything There Was To Know
After that, I decided to work full time on my Aspergers research in
order to learn everything that I could about Asperger's Syndrome. I contacted support groups, conducted
surveys and interviewed people. I spent lots of time and money because I had to pay many of these people
to talk to me and because I wasn't able to earn money elsewhere.
All of my research was worth it. Here's how it's helped my son:
Alex before I did my research
No real friends
Unable to handle change
Can't play with friends
No therapist
Horrible migraine headaches
Thought everyone hated him
Lack of self esteem
Little cooperation
Very disorganized
Alex today after a lot of research
Several close personal friends
Handles changing situations well
Plays well with friends with no problems
Great therapist
Migraines have gone away
Understands that people love him
Proud of his accomplishments
Full cooperation
Learned organization skills
The difference this information has made in my life and in my
family's life has been amazing. Helping my son is so much easier these days. I only wish I had
found all of this out years ago.
Although my story has a positive ending, I met many people
during my research whose stories were not ending well. So many of them were desperate to find
some answers that would help their loved one, but they didn't have the time, money and energy to
do the same amount of massive research I had undertaken. They were struggling to make it through
each day, constantly sick with worry that something horrible would happen to their loved one
before the Aspergers was brought under control.
Which of These Questions Are You Desperate to Answer?
They were struggling to answer questions
like:
"What is Asperger's Syndrome exactly
and did I do something that caused this?"
"Why has it been so hard to get
an accurate diagnosis?"
"How is the initial diagnosis made
... and how early can it be detected?"
"How do I find a good doctor and
therapist?"
"How do Asperger's symptoms change
through childhood, teen years and adulthood?"
"How can I help my loved one make
and keep friends?"
"What are the treatment options
for Asperger's Syndrome and which will work best?"
"Does my loved one really need to
be medicated for Aspergers?"
"Which medications are most common
and which are seen as most effective?"
"What are the signs that an Aspergers
episode is coming on and is there anything I can do to head it off?"
"Do children with Aspergers need
special education courses?"
"How can I help an Aspergers child
overcome social obstacles in the classroom?"
"When and how do I explain Aspergers
to my loved one?"
"What can I do to handle the stress
of being a supporter?"
"Will my loved one ever be able
to hold down a job?"
"Is there anything I can do now
to help my loved one gain some independence?"
I know how much pain can result from not having answers or solutions and how
much damage Asperger's Syndrome can do to a family that's never had the right information before.
With the information I learned, I would be able to help other families overcome,
and even prevent, the tremendous obstacles my son has had to conquer.
How My Pain Will Be Your Gain
Even after those months of research were over, I kept in touch with support groups
and kept talking to people who had Asperger's Syndrome. When they heard that I had done all
of this research and that I was helping my son, they started asking for my help, too. So
I did. Some of them even suggested that I write a book because they knew, like I did, that there
simply wasn't enough good information out there.
One of my friends finally said, "Craig, don't you think it's your duty to share
what you know with other people so they don't have to suffer like you did?"
That made me think. The truth is I would have done ANYTHING when I was first
dealing with my son's sadness and issues to get all of the information I have now. If I could
have had everything in some type of report or book, then things would have been so much easier for
me, my wife ... even my son.
Introducing...
The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide: What You
and Your Family Need Know
That's why I put together The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide:
What You and Your Family Need Know, which is filled with all of the tips, tricks, and secrets that
you can use to support loved ones who are battling Asperger's Syndrome.
Once I got started, I realized that the same information may not be right
for everyone. And because I want to help as many people as possible, I created a separate report
detailing the results of my surveys of parents and professionals.
Let's talk about the book and the report and how they can help you.
The Book - The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide: What You and
Your Family Need Know
The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide comes with a number
of items that will help you to better help your loved one and your family cope with Asperger's Syndrome.
This extensive resource is bursting with the tips, smart strategies
and answers you've been seeking including ways to effectively deal with two of the most frustrating
and chronic challenges you face as an Aspergers supporter:
Understanding and dealing with your loved one's challenging behavior.
Challenging behavior is far easier to deal with when your loved one recognizes that things are not right
... and it's not much fun being upset and having no friends. But Aspies don't realize that their behavior
causes the challenges in their relationships and can alienate others. This makes it difficult to get
their cooperation in changing. Plus they tend to be much more argumentative, irrational, impulsive and
oblivious to the risks and consequences of their actions.
Getting your loved one an effective treatment plan that leads
to success in life. There are dozens of reasons why people with Asperger's resist treatment ranging
from the fact that they often feel others are at fault to their lack of realization that their actions
often bring about the social and personal problems in their life. And many simply find that they
don't know what to do that will work.
The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide is chock full of proven
techniques to help you navigate these and other challenges with ease. Take a look for yourself:
Behaviors that are typical of Asperger's Syndrome and the five symptoms
that might indicate Aspergers
The 9 ways that Aspergers manifests itself ... and how to recognize
each
Recognizing the differences in symptoms between males and females
... and which ones you should be most alert for
The 9 signs that a child in their early years may have Aspergers
Aspergers and autism are often confused ... understand how to tell
the difference. Identify the 6 differences between Asperger's Syndrome behaviors and autism
Signs of Aspergers can be identified even in infants. Learn how
to identify if your one-year old child has Aspergers
8 signs to look for in an infant that may have Aspergers
Know how to discuss Aspergers with your loved one ... and what
information is appropriate at different ages.
What really causes Aspergers ... and what you can possibly
do to prevent your loved one from getting Aspergers
Who can develop Asperger's Syndrome and the likelihood of it
happening again in your family
Medical professionals often misdiagnose Aspergers ... what you can
do to get a correct diagnosis
The unfortunate reality is that some people with Asperger's Syndrome
cannot detect subtleties in language and sarcasm. Here's how to help your loved one learn effective
communication skills and build friendships.
Everyone has some troubles with organization and forgetfulness, right?
Find out what is especially challenging for those with Aspergers and what you can do you solve these
problems.
Rigidity in the thinking and learning process are largely to blame
for Aspergers children getting upset so easily. Three simple yet easy to forget ways to avoid
the "breakdowns" when children become scared and lash out.
How to talk to your loved one about Asperger's Syndrome and how
to adjust your approach based on their stage in life.
Changes in routine are a major cause of upset in someone with
Aspergers. Learn coping mechanisms to lessen and eliminate the trauma of changing routines.
Four effective steps to help your Aspergers pre-schooler
Aspergers kids in elementary school often fail in their attempt
to make and keep friends. The four effective steps you must know to help your elementary school
Aspergers loved one successfully survive peer-to-peer relationships.
School becomes more complex and challenging in middle school. Three
steps to help middle school Aspergers kids succeed.
The biggest challenge your high school Aspergers child will encounter
and the four most effective treatments to support them.
The truth about what support groups can and cannot do for you (hint:
don't expect to find the best coping strategies there)
Despite often doing well academically in college, these years
can be the most dangerous. Four effective and proven techniques to navigate college life and succeed
in a career.
The six areas of major difficulty for a loved one with Aspergers
... and effective treatments for each.
Repetitive and obsessive actions are common symptoms of Aspergers
behavior. Learn how other parents cope and successfully treat these symptoms.
Why you shouldn't tolerate the abuse that people with Asperger's
Syndrome can dish out during an episode and the most effective way to get them to treat you with love
and respect again.
While autism and Aspergers share common symptoms the treatments
are not the same. Key differences exist in the therapies for low functioning autism and your Asperger's
Syndrome loved ones.
Alternative therapies and diets have helped many Aspergers loved
ones. We identify treatments that parents find most effective.
The 5 things you should plan when your loved one's routine will
be interrupted.
What to look for in a support group to ensure your Aspergers loved
one fits in and feels supported.
How to use support groups to build a sense of community for your
Aspergers loved one and build a sense of connection to break their isolation.
What to look for in Aspergers support groups whether for parents
or Aspies themselves.
Many Aspergers support groups exist ... what to do if one does
not exist in your area.
How to discover the best local Aspergers support groups as well as
online ones.
Four traps to avoid in joining a support group.
How to select the best support groups for getting ideas on how to
deal with meltdowns, rigid behavior, social problems and other difficulties that come with Aspergers.
Four critical questions to ask when looking for a support group
for adults with Aspergers.
Five questions to ask your therapist when choosing a support group
for your child.
The five questions parents need to decide when choosing a support
group for parents of Aspergers kids.
The three major types of support groups ... and the two people who
you may never think of to ask for suggestions.
How to start a local support group if none exist in your area.
Two free resources to ask for help if you choose to start your own
support group.
Five ways to advertise your new support groups ... four of which
you would probably never think of.
Must Read Section:
How To Talk To Your Loved One About Asperger's Syndrome
One of the hardest things you'll have to do is talk to your loved one
about his/her condition. You'll discover the best way to have this discussion and how
to share the information you've learned in The Asperger's Syndrome Survival Guide
without making him or her angry or damaging self esteem. Believe me, you MUST read this report
before you talk to your loved one about Asperger's Syndrome.
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You Have 3 Choices Which Path Will You Lead Your Family Down?
Well, it's decision time. You have three choices now. And the one you choose will
affect you and your loved one for the rest of your lives.
Choice #1: You don't do anything. You can keep
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out. You can just turn a blind eye to the horrible possibilities of depression, anger, lost friends, loneliness,
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Trust me, I've spoken to enough people who have Asperger's Syndrome to know that these
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strategies that are included in this course have taken years and costs thousands of dollars to research.
In the meantime, your loved one's friendships, happiness, social skills, education,
career, and well-being will suffer. And your life will continue to be disrupted and dictated by the whims
of this treatable condition.
Remember, the real key to your loved one's success is getting the RIGHT information
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As I look back with my experience, I've said:
If I only had more information Yes, if I only had more information, my family
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The Longer You Wait the Harder and Less Likely It Will Be to Lead
a "Normal" life
You may not have realized this but Asperger's Syndrome is treatable if you know
what works. But the sooner your loved one starts learning coping strategies, the easier it will
be. Don't let your loved one loose their self esteem, fail in school, get a reputation as aggressive
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Look at my family. My wife and I dealt with Asperger's Syndrome for years, but if
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But guess what . . . Aspergers doesn't go away. And your loved one won't get better
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Eventually, your entire family will be dragged down, too.
There is no cure for Asperger's Syndrome.
The only way your loved one will achieve a normal
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