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Educate yourself about Asperger's, work on learning your students challenges.

Promote inclusivity, emphasize to every student in the classroom that everyone has different challenges, they are all unique in their own way.

Create an agenda, a daily/weekly routine for the classroom to promote a sense of control

Make sure the child is aware that plans activities are planned, not guaranteed.

Communicate effectively with parents, promote parent involvement.

To learn more click the link for a PDF
https://researchautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/An_Educators_Guide_to_Asperger_Syndrome.pdf

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I am a member of ANNE, they host events in certain regions but also ONLINE. I found out about this organization through my own research, then soon enough became a member. Their mission is to help people with Asperger's or similar autism spectrum profiles create a meaningful and connected life.

For more information visit their website at
https://www.aane.org/

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A child can be diagnosed as young as 18 months old by a professional doctor. There are no blood test or medical scans involved, it is diagnosed through milestone observation.

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About 1 in 100 people worldwide have Autism, but only 1 in 250 people have Asperger’s.

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Social skills and speech therapy: Although your child may speak well, he or she may need to learn conversation skills. Skills include learning not interrupt, allowing for others to speak, making eye contact, showing a sense of interest, etc.

Physical therapy: Some children might lack physical coordination and be clumsy. A physical therapist will work towards developing the child's core body strength.

Occupational therapy: An occupational therapist works toward improving a their fine motor skills. Moreover, they  help your child cope with sensory issues. These sensory issues might include noise, touch, smell, or visual stimuli.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: The therapist helps your child on their social behavior and with coping their emotions. Important skills are taught such as controlling impulses, fears, anxiety, obsessions, interrupting, and tantrums.

All of the therapies do in fact differ depending on your child. Not all of therapies available are listed above, for more information visit the link below.
https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/aspergers-treatment#goals

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I have faced many challenges, just as many mother's out there. One of the biggest challenges was finding the financial support I needed. For months, I constantly stressed knowing I was not financially prepared for all the bills coming my way. However, after some research I was able to find financial programs that were designed to help families like mine

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Hi, I am Samantha, at the age of 21 I became a mom of one beautiful young boy. I am a single mother advocating for children. The sole purpose of this blog  is to shine the light on children with Asperger's and build a community for many families.

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Finding assistance and support can seem a bit hard at time. I have been able to find the perfect resources for Noah and myself through Autism Speaks website. Here you can find everything, from advocacy centers to art programs designated for kids on the autism spectrum.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide

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Inappropriate or minimal social interactions

Obsession with one or two specific topics

Memorizing preferred information easily

Clumsy, incoordination inn movements, including difficulty with handwriting

Missing social cues in play and conversation

Difficulty at managing emotions, sometimes resulting to verbal/behavioral outbursts

Hypersensitivity to lights, sounds, and textures

Usually responding negatively to change, in need of a certain routine

For more information on the symptoms for Asperger's click the link below
https://familydoctor.org/condition/aspergers-syndrome/

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Children with Asperger's typically exhibit minimal social interactions, unusual speech patterns, obsessions, and many other peculiar mannerisms.

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A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate. Asperger's is a condition that falls under the umbrella of Autism.

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Being the mom to a chid with Asperger's syndrome is such an amazing life,  from the way he expresses his love to the way he presents his knowledge.  There are no exact words to express how it is to raise him but I would never have it any other way. There is a misconception that kids on the autism spectrum are completely different, the truth is these children are just children with their own unique character.

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Noah is a very intelligent kid, just like his fellow classmates. Every child is gifted with the ability to developmentally grow as the years go by. However, Noah faces some different struggles from the rest of his classmates. Some of which include:

Difficulty of learning in larger groups

Struggles to make friends

Interest in limited and specific topics

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" ALWAYS expect and believe for the very, very best!" . . . DJ Svoboda

Hello Everyone!!

Check out our very own ImagiFriends on the Rootle Youtube Channel!

Go directly to our Kindness with the Imagifriends playlist or individually, below:

Love D.J. and Cindi Svoboda and The Imagifriends
Autism: Our Journey Together, A Message of Hope.
Join artist DJ Svoboda and his mom Cindi as they share the story of their journey together and a message of hope. Discover the importance of increased awareness of autism and for acceptance and inclusion for individuals with autism. Hear DJ's powerful message that those with autism have a great and wonderful place in this world can make it a better place for us all.

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" ALWAYS expect and believe for the very, very best!" . . . DJ Svoboda Hello Everyone!! Check out our very own ImagiFriends on the Rootle Youtube Channel! Go directly to our Kindness with the Imagifriends playlist or individually, below: Love D.J. and Cindi Svoboda and The Imagifriends Autism: Our Journey Together, A Message of Hope.

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This art gallery was inspired by D.J Svoboda's art. DJ created the Imagifriends of Imagiville, his art is inspired through his experiences of living with Autism. Noah loves to color and paint on his easily accessible print outs of the Imagifriends.

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Noah was born May 14 of 2012 and since that day he has been brightest light of my days. He is deeply in love with sunsets and art. Noah is a bright and admiring child, he was an angel sent to our family. At the age of 5, our dear Noah was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. He is now 7 years old receiving all the assistance he requires.