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The teenage years are a test, for parents and for teachers, but most of all, for the teens themselves. Teens are constantly being tested on life decisions, and they need a lot of guidance at a time of life when they least want to hear it. But much of the time teens are amazingly wise [...]
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What used to be taboo, ‘not for children’ is in the media mainstream. Keeping your parental controls on all the violence, sexuality and other inappropriate information being marketed at your child every day is like chopping down a forest while new trees are sprouting behind you. Exasperated parents wonder how to counteract all the negative [...]
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Some kids and adults need clear information about the strengths and talents you know they have. This is especially true for children and many adults who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism, or ADHD. They may need to get their knowledge about where they shine, in a more direct way than you have been communicating so far. [...]
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Help your kids manage their emotions and avoid sabotaging their good times with impulsive behavior. This is especially challenging for kids and adults who are highly sensitive, or who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism or ADHD. Here are seven strategies to help them handle frustration. 1. Help them find in-the-moment strategies for self-calming. Make your child [...]
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When parents and teachers say they are about to give up on their behavior modification system, it is often a straightforward matter of fine-tuning the rewards component. Here are six questions to help you explore and improve your rewards: 1. Are the rewards you are currently using the best choices for your child? Who picked [...]
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Making friends is a skill. It takes confidence and intuition. And in some cases it takes time and help. Our kids and adults who have Asperger Syndrome or Autism need extra help in picking up the subtle steps. Following are six ways you can work with your kids to help them grow confidence and competence [...]
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To help our kids who have Autism or Asperger Syndrome thrive in mainstream settings, you have to first pay attention to who they are as unique individuals. Following are five key questions to help you reflect on what you are doing now and guide you to help these kids and adults have success: 1. Are [...]
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When parents and teachers say they are about to give up on their behavior modification system, it is often a straightforward matter of fine-tuning the rewards component. Here are six questions to help you explore and improve your rewards: 1. Are the rewards you are currently using the best choices for your child? Who picked [...]
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Social Skills in the Workplace: A Case Study to Help Your Employee with Asperger Syndrome
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