How can I help my high-functioning autistic teenager?
How can I help my high-functioning autistic teenager?
- Open the lines of communication. ...
- Request an updated autism evaluation. ...
- Request a 504 plan. ...
- Plan for the future. ...
- Consider your child's strengths. ...
- Explore all education and work options. ...
- Talk about sex and appropriate social behaviors.
What is the life expectancy of someone with high-functioning autism?
One of the most important investigations of recent years revealed that average life expectancy of a person with severe autism is 39.5 years, rising to only 58 years for those with high-functioning autism, or Asperger syndrome.7 jul 2020
How do you discipline a teenager with Aspergers?
Discipline & responsibility: A simple, low key, consistent approach is more important than ever, as teens become taller and stronger—not that physical restraint was ever very useful with our kids. Pick your battles. Set and enforce only your bottom line rules and expectations—matters of safety and respect.
How do you discipline a child with high functioning Aspergers?
- praise and rewards for appropriate behaviour.
- clear rules about behaviour.
- positive consequences for appropriate behaviour.
- negative consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
How do you punish someone with autism?
However, you should refrain from any kind of physical or verbal punishment that could have a negative effect on your child. Instead, be gentle with your words and actions. If your child is screaming and having a tantrum, keep calm and don't raise your voice.9 mar 2021
How do you calm someone with Aspergers?
Low: Use a low, quiet voice to speak to your child. Slow: Their language processing is generally slower than ours (especially after a meltdown) so speak few words and each word slowly. Offer choices: In your quiet, slow speech, give them a couple of choices that they can choose to do now to feel better.
How do you deal with Aspie?
- Communicate your needs directly. Do this either verbally or in writing and without emotion. ...
- Set clear rules about parenting. ...
- Consider therapy. ...
- Seek support.
What makes an Aspie happy?
I have found, as an Aspie among neurotypical folks, that having realistic expectations of others is of critical importance in order to be happy. The higher your expectations are of the people around you, the more likely you are to feel let down by them at some point, even when they haven't done anything wrong.