Hear Craig's July 12, 2010 Interviewed on ZTalk Radio
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Man Topic:
Transitioning from elementary to Jr. High or High School
Social interaction and Peer Pressure
Dealing with a New School Environment
Questions Covered
It is tough beginning middle school and high school even for
neurotypical students. Why is this change even more difficult for those with Asperger's
Syndrome?
What are the issues that boys will face that may be unique
than for girls?
If kids have difficulty adjusting, what can result?
How to help kids Asperger's kids who suffer from depression,
anxiety, withdrawal, and low self-esteem?
How can the school help?
What can a parent do to help with the transition?
Is there any hope for a kid with AS in regard to developing
friends and being accepted socially?
How can teachers help?
AS teens interpret language very literally. How can a
teacher take this into consideration in giving instruction?
Should kids with AS be graded differently?
What about dating?
What about girls and dating?
Should a parent give special instructions and guidelines to
girls (and boys) ensure safe dating?
How can you ensure your daughter is not taken advantage of
on a date?
What are there any special rules for boys when it comes to
dating and making friends?
How to you teach your child to recognize the "red flags" of
inappropriate behavior
What about touching and physical contact?This is a
particular problem with AS teens who are often socially immature and naive
What about personal hygiene since many AS teens need to be
taught to wear deodorant, shower, wear clean clothes, brush their teeth etc.?
What about home schooling?
Hear Craig's May 27, 2010 Interviewed on NCRA Radio
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I cover topics including:
Typical Asperger's Syndrome
symptoms
Social skills problems
Types of Therapy
Problems with bullying and why it occurs
How diagnoses are made and why they are so
challenging
Misdiagnosis and why it happens
Hear Craig's May 9, 2010 Interviewed on Achieve Radio
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Hear Craig's March 22 Interviewed on ZTalk Radio
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I mentioned a great video that is part of a series on the PBS show, "This Emotional Life".
Click here to watch it.
These issues are covered in great detail in my books, The Asperger's Syndrome
Survival Guide and the Asperger's Syndrome Guide for Teens and Young Adults.
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