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Lack of social awareness

Lack of interest in socializing/making friends

Inability to infer the thoughts, feelings or emotions of others

Difficulty making and substaining friendships

Gazing too intently or avoiding eye contact

Lack of changing facial expressions

Lack of use and comprehension of gestures

Inability to perceive nonverbal cues

Failure to respect interpersonal boundaries

Unusual sensitive to noises,touch,odors, tastes or visual stimuli

Inflexibility and over-adherence to or dependent on routines

Stereotypical and repetitive motor patterns such as flapping or arm waving

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Normal development of language, changes in tone of voice , and lack of organization in speech.

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https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/tool professionals

Autism speak is an  organization that provides information to both parents and          teachers. They have list of tools for teachers that vary in lesson plans to methods to teach.

http://teachersfirst.com/spectopics/autism-asperger.cfm

Teacher first is another tool for teachers where they have blogs, tips and resources for teachers.

https://www.nationalautismresources.com/classroom-materials-teaching-supplies/

This company provides classroom material that specializes in children with special needs such as visuals and sensory material. They provide other blogs and tools for teachers as well. School and classroom supplies available for teachers.

https://mcclaneyfrc.org/

This is a family  resource center that provides parentsand caregivers referralsT and support. They have one to one peer counseling support. As well as ongoing sessions and training for both parents and teachers .They try to focus on outreach and public awareness. They have toy loan library with typical and adapted toys. Theys provide support group for parents both in Spanish and English. They create and focus on socializing and have play dates.

Regional center throughout California

There global centers provide parents with providers that specified in their children special needs. The regional center are private, non profit,community base program.

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SCLARC believes special needs deserve special attention.
We are committed to the provision of culturally sensitive services which enhance the inherent strengths of the family and enable the individuals we serve to lead independent and productive lives.

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SCLARC believes special needs deserve special attention. We are committed to the provision of culturally sensitive services which enhance the inherent strengths of the family and enable the individuals we serve to lead independent and productive lives.

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Teachers can create a curriculum that will emphasize on building social skills. They need to create group activities where my child can build on making friendships and help socialize. Always remind my child to make eye contact when he makes request. Make lesson plans that add to facial expressions and discuss the importance of discussing boundaries. How to identify inference from others. Also my child needs visual and sensory support in the classroom.

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How does it feel to be a parent of your child?
I feel blessed to be the parent of Nathan he makes me learn everyday and it helps me advocate for others to be aware , tolerant and comprehensive regarding aspergers.
How  is your child developmentally the same and different from others children at the various ages?
Nathan is the same because he can is kind, caring, loving and can do anything other kids his age do. He is different because he process in a different way. He needs reminders to make eye contact and to respects others boundaries. He wants to be friends with other kids but has a hard time communicating nad understanding social cues.
What professional do you deal?
What services are available to you and your child?
How did you find about services?
I am part of parent support groups where we have play dates. The regional center also referred me to agencies that have socializing programs where he can interacts with other kids his age. In the programs he participates in role plays, games and cooking. I also enroll him in soccer his typical peers support him in the team. Nathan is able to play his favorite sport soccer and helps him make friends. I also able to advocate and teach other parents on how I work with Nathan.

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There are many books available for teachers to use in their classrooms. This books are kid friendly.