How do you discipline a teenager with Aspergers?
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 teenager with Aspergers who won t listen?
How to Correct Problem Behavior
- REFRAME. Your interpretation of the “why” behind the behavior might be increasing your own anger… and it might be wrong.
- RESEARCH. Look for patterns to see what your child might be trying to say.
- REINFORCE & PUNISH. Behaviors have consequences.
- REPEAT.
- REQUEST.
How can teens with Aspergers make friends?
You can also support him making friends by persisting in exposing him to new social opportunities that ideally match his interests and facilitating him making contact with or visiting any potential friends. If he is open to the idea, you can also coach him in the social skills needed to make friends.
What are the signs of Asperger’s in teenagers?
Failure to Develop Friendships. Children who have Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulty cultivating friendships.
What is the treatment for Aspergers?
Individual and group therapy
What are the symptoms of Aspergers in girls?
There are certain personality traits and symptoms that moms and dads, educators, and professionals can look for if they suspect that a young girl or woman has Aspergers. Females with the disorder often display obsessive tendencies in regard to animals, dolls, and other female-oriented interests.
